Genoese

Genoese
/jen'oh eez", -ees"/, adj., n., pl. Genoese.
adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Genoa or its inhabitants.
n.
2. a native or inhabitant of Genoa.
Also, Genovese /jen'euh veez", -vees"/.
[1545-55; GENO(A) + -ESE]

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