Genoese adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Genoa or its inhabitants; "the Genoese sailor we call Columbus" [syn: {Genoese}, {Genovese}] n 1: a native or resident of Genoa
Genoese \Gen`o*ese"\, a. Of or pertaining to Genoa, a city of Italy; as, the Genoese sailor we call Columbus. -- n. sing. & pl. A native or inhabitant of Genoa; collectively, the people of Genoa. Syn: Genovese. [1913 Webster]