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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

Jerry loosed the genoa halyard and showed Dicey how to pull it down and hold it in at the same time.

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

Four of the Italian divers were part of a University of Genoa team, including professor of ecology Monica Montefalcone, her daughter and two researchers.

From BBC ● May 16, 2026

Stanciu's last-gasp error left Genoa one place and three points above the relegation zone with next two matches against Cagliari and Parma, two teams who are also fighting against the drop.

From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 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