First recorded in 1930–35; after Genoa
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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
After they had destroyed their heavy furling genoa, Windrose was unable to sail upwind, dictating their tactics for several days until conditions moderated enough to fly a blade jib as a replacement.
From Time Magazine Archive
Jerry brought the boat about, and Dicey and James had to do no more than protect themselves from the genoa as it flapped across the bow in front of them.
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
Eckert's only prior work in senior football came through 15 months as the number two at Barnsley, and three years as assistant boss at Italian club Genoa.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
The other two divers in the cave were Montefalcone's daughter Giorgia Sommacal, a student at Genoa, and recent graduate Federico Gualtieri.
From BBC ● May 19, 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
Orr was in Rome, due back that same afternoon from the rest leave he had won by ditching his plane in the waters off Genoa.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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