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

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

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