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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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Even the preserved blood of Naples’ patron saint San Gennaro is susceptible to her charms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2025

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

Gennaro Belpaese: There are a few Gennaros in my family, all named after San Gennaro, the patron saint of Napoli.

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

Do I believe in the blessed San Gennaro?

From Zanoni by Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton

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