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 name: Genova
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gen•o•a
( jen′ō ə),USA pronunciation n. (sometimes cap.) [Naut.]
Gen•o•a ( jen′ō ə),USA pronunciation n.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa large jib for cruising and racing yachts, overlapping the mainsail. Also called gen′oa jib′, Gen′oa jib′, reaching jib.
- after Genoa 1930–35
Gen•o•a ( jen′ō ə),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa seaport in NW Italy, S of Milan. 798,892. Italian, Genova.
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a large triangular jib sail, often with a foot that extends as far aft as the clew of the mainsail
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