name
Uncommon
Genoa
JEHN-oh-uh
Genoa (name) means a major port city in northwestern Italy, capital of the Liguria region. Example: “Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa.”
name
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A major port city in northwestern Italy, capital of the Liguria region.
"Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa."
noun
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A large jib sail that extends past the mast on a sailboat.
"The more the backstay is tightened, the less the headstay will sag off to leeward, forming a rigid and more efficient arc along the luff of the genoa while beating to weather."
— Jerry Cartwright, Cruising Seamanship (1982)
"They hoisted the genoa to catch more wind."
How to use Genoa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually the Italian port city; in sailing, also a type of large foresail.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Genoas
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Etymology
From Latin Genua, likely from an ancient Ligurian word related to "knee", describing the city's position at a bend of land or water.
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What does “Genoa” mean?
The word “Genoa” means a major port city in northwestern Italy, capital of the Liguria region. In plain terms, usually the Italian port city; in sailing, also a type of large foresail.
How do you pronounce “Genoa”?
“Genoa” is pronounced JEHN-oh-uh (/ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Genoa” in a sentence?
Here is “Genoa” used in a sentence: “Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa.”
What part of speech is “Genoa”?
Depending on how it is used, “Genoa” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Genoa” come from?
The word “Genoa” comes from Latin. From Latin Genua, likely from an ancient Ligurian word related to "knee", describing the city's position at a bend of land or water.
Is “Genoa” a common word?
“Genoa” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Genoa” have?
“Genoa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a major port city in northwestern Italy, capital of the Liguria region.
