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  genoa

  noun

  a large jib for cruising and racing yachts, overlapping the mainsail.
• Genoa
  Genoa

  noun

  a seaport in NW Italy, S of Milan.

genoa

¹ American  

[jen-oh-uh] / ˈdʒɛn oʊ ə /

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

1. a large jib for cruising and racing yachts, overlapping the mainsail.

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Genoa ² American  

[jen-oh-uh] / ˈdʒɛn oʊ ə /

noun

1. a seaport in NW Italy, S of Milan.

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Genoa ¹ British  

/ ˈdʒɛnəʊə /

noun

1. Italian name: Genova.  a port in NW Italy, capital of Liguria, on the Gulf of Genoa: Italy's main port; an independent commercial city with many colonies in the Middle Ages; university (1243); heavy industries. Pop: 610 307 (2001)

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genoa ² British  

/ ˈdʒɛnəʊə /

noun

1. Also called: genoa jib.  Sometimes shortened to: genny.   jenny.  yachting a large triangular jib sail, often with a foot that extends as far aft as the clew of the mainsail

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Etymology

Origin of genoa

First recorded in 1930–35; after Genoa

Example Sentences

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genoa Genoa

For something on the mild side, I like genoa salami, sweet soppressata and prosciutto.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2022

This sub from Grazie Grazie sandwich shop is packed with genoa salami, hot capicola, prosciutto, sharp provolone, extra virgin olive oil, red vinegar and house dressing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2021

A meat-department employee stepped in to help, offering a “Danny’s Favorite” instead: hot ham, capicola, genoa salami, and provolone with lettuce and tomato on a chewy, egg-enriched bread.

From The New Yorker ● Oct. 28, 2019

Approaching it closehauled, Courageous shows her genoa jib and main as two smoothly perfect curves.

From Time Magazine Archive

The wind built up, and Jerry took back the tiller, giving Dicey the genoa line.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

The study was led by Dr. Egidio Armadillo of the University of Genoa and was supported by the Italian National Antarctic Research Program.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026

With the help of his false identity, he was issued Red Cross travel documents at the Swiss consulate in Genoa in northern Italy, and used them to flee to South America.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

That is Jeff Ekhator, a 19-year-old striker for Genoa in Italy who made his debut in August 2024.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

Genoa profited thanks to three incredible goals, starting with Ruslan Malinovskiy's thumping free-kick in the 62nd minute and finishing in stoppage time with a curling distance finish from Junior Messias.

From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026

Did they set out for Marseille and find themselves in Genoa?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton