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genoa

1

[ jen-oh-uh ]

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)
  1. a large jib for cruising and racing yachts, overlapping the mainsail.


Genoa

2

[ jen-oh-uh ]

noun

  1. a seaport in NW Italy, S of Milan.

genoa

1

/ ˈɛəʊə /

noun

  1. yachting a large triangular jib sail, often with a foot that extends as far aft as the clew of the mainsail Also calledgenoa jib Sometimes shortened togennyjenny
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Genoa

2

/ ˈɛəʊə /

noun

  1. a port in NW Italy, capital of Liguria, on the Gulf of Genoa: Italy's main port; an independent commercial city with many colonies in the Middle Ages; university (1243); heavy industries. Pop: 610 307 (2001) Italian nameGenova
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of genoa1

First recorded in 1930–35; after Genoa
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Kenan Yildiz lets out a roar after scoring the winning goal for Juventus as they beat Genoa 1-0 in Serie A.

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He has held roles at Italian sides Parma and Genoa before joining Atletico Madrid, initially in the role as technical director, in 2013.

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The lorry driver told officers he had been delivering the parcels to people in the Italian cities of Genoa and Milan, French authorities said.

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Dragusin joined Tottenham from Genoa in a £25m deal in January 2024.

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Cambiaso, 24, joined Juventus from Genoa in 2022, and this season has made 25 appearances, scoring twice and providing two assists.

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