Definition
Definition of Genoa - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
Italian cityRare capital city of Liguria, Italy, known for its portRare
- Genoa is famous for its pesto sauce.
2.
historyRare historical maritime republic in northwestern ItalyRare
- Genoa was a powerful maritime republic.
3.
sailingTECH. type of large jib sailTECH.
- The yacht was equipped with a Genoa for better performance in light winds.
4.
foodRare UK type of cake with fruit and nutsRare UK
- I baked a delicious Genoa for dessert.
5.
Ohio villageRare US village in Ottawa County, Ohio, USARare US
- Genoa, Ohio, is known for its friendly community.
6.
Australian townRare town in East Gippsland, Victoria, AustraliaRare
- Genoa in Victoria is a quiet place.
Images of Genoa
type of large jib sail 
type of cake with fruit and nuts
Expressions with Genoa
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rich fruit cake made with currants, sultanas and almonds
She served a slice of Genoa cake with afternoon tea..
powerful maritime republic in Italy
The Republic of Genoa was known for its naval prowess.
large sail extending past the mast
The yacht's Genoa jib caught the wind perfectly.
rope controlling the Genoa sail on a boat
The crew adjusted the Genoa sheet during the race.
Origin of Genoa
Italian, Genova (city name)
Terms with Genoa included in their meaning
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geography
related to Genoa or its people
culture
characteristic of Genoa's culture or style
history
chief magistrate in Venice and Genoa
individual
person from Genoa, Italy
collective
people from Genoa, Italy collectively
geography
related to the city of Genoa in Italy
cultural
characteristic of the people from Genoa
sailing
rope controlling the Genoa sail on a boat
Examples of Genoa in a sentence
Genoa has a rich maritime history. Genoa played a crucial role in Mediterranean trade. Merchants from Genoa were influential in the 13th century. The sailors adjusted the Genoa to catch more wind. He replaced the old sail with a new Genoa. The bakery's specialty is a rich Genoa with almonds.
For the holiday, she prepared a traditional Genoa. Genoa hosts an annual summer festival. The history of Genoa dates back to the 19th century. Genoa hosts an annual country fair. The roads to Genoa are scenic.
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- French:Gênes, Génois, ...
- German:Genua, Genoa, ...
- Italian:Genova, genoa, ...
- Spanish:Génova, Genoa, ...
- Portuguese:Génova, Genoa, ...
- Chinese:热那亚, 热那亚帆, ...
- Japanese:ジェノバ, ジェノア, ...
- Arabic:جَنَوَة, جينوا, ...
- Hebrew:גֶּנוֹאָה, גֶ'נוֹאָה, ...
- Russian:Генуя, генуэзский парус, ...
- Ukrainian:Генуя, генуезький стаксель, ...
- Hindi:जेनोआ, ...
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