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Genoa|ˈdʒɛnəʊə|
See Geane. The name of a city of Italy. Used attrib. in names of articles connected with Genoa, as Genoa lettuce, Genoa-velvet. Genoa cake, a rich currant cake with almonds on the top; Genoa jib, a large jib used on racing yachts; Genoa treacle (see treacle); † paste of Genoa, a baked sweetmeat made of quinces, spices, and sugar. Also absol. = Genoa jib, -velvet.
1615Markham Eng. Housew. ii. ii. (1668) 101 To make paste of Genoa. 1669Evelyn Kal. Hort. (ed. 3) 103 You may yet sow Genoa Lettuce, which will last all the Winter. 1766W. Gordon Gen. Counting-ho. 427, 2 pieces of black Genoa. 1839Ure Dict. Arts 1234 The figure represents a piece of velvet..of that kind which, being woven upon a tweeled ground, is known by the name of Genoa velvet. 1932Yachting Aug. 66/2 Genoa jibs, as cut at present, are a doubtful blessing in ocean racing. Ibid. 74/2 Genoas and jib topsails were of very little use... One boat, Vamare, split her Genoa at the start. 1933Rudder Apr. 51/1 You will find your Snipe class boat greatly improved in both speed and stability if you equip her with the new Genoa jib. 1961P. Moyes Sunken Sailor iv. 50, I want a proper complement of sails. Storm jib, beating jib, a Genoa for reaching and a spinnaker. |