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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

Forethought can prevent the cuff on the ear from the flailing genoa sheet.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

Goods from northern ports are being rerouted to Switzerland by road or rail, while Genoa is gaining importance as a route into Switzerland, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Italian side Genoa are interested in signing Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 21, on loan from Brighton.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

At Constantinople, every government decision involved negotiations with the representatives of the great Italian maritime republics, Venice and Genoa, who dominated the city’s economic life and enjoyed extensive legal privileges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

The Morandi Bridge in Genoa, part of a key highway connecting France and Italy, gave way in torrential rain on August 14, 2018 sending dozens of vehicles tumbling into the abyss.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

Through a misunderstanding, some children reported for duty at Genoa, where no slave ships were waiting.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut