adj

Genovese

Genovese (adj) means relating to Genoa or its people. Example: “The dish uses a classic Genovese pesto recipe.”

adj

Relating to Genoa or its people.

"The dish uses a classic Genovese pesto recipe."

How to use Genovese

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribing something from or connected to the Italian city of Genoa.

Common pairings

Genovese pesto Genovese sauce

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The dish uses a classic _____ pesto recipe.

Borrowed from Italian Genovese, "of Genoa".

Origin: Italian

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What does “Genovese” mean?

The word “Genovese” means relating to Genoa or its people. In plain terms, describing something from or connected to the Italian city of Genoa.

How do you use “Genovese” in a sentence?

Here is “Genovese” used in a sentence: “The dish uses a classic Genovese pesto recipe.”

What part of speech is “Genovese”?

“Genovese” is an adjective.

Where does the word “Genovese” come from?

The word “Genovese” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian Genovese, "of Genoa".

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