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San Gennaro

American  
[sahn jen-nah-raw, san juh-nair-oh, -nahr-oh] / ˌsɑn dʒɛnˈnɑ rɔ, ˌsæn dʒəˈnɛər oʊ, -ˈnɑr oʊ /

noun

  1. Italian name of Januarius.


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They make an incredible kale salad and I love the San Gennaro pizza.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2026

The fans have been asking the city's patron saint San Gennaro for this moment, they have called on the spirit of Maradona.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2023

If you’re in the New York area, you may know The Feast of San Gennaro.

From The Verge Mar. 5, 2022

A man's voice over a loudspeaker reminded visitors about an afternoon Mass and a street procession to commemorate San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples.

From Washington Post Sep. 25, 2021

"Thank you, captain; and may San Gennaro, my patron saint, and the blessed Virgin, grant you your wish and mine."

From The Pobratim A Slav Novel by Jones, P.

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