Genovese

2 7.1

From the city of Genoa in Italy or from its people and culture

adjective
/ˌdʒɛnəˈviːz/

: genovés

Got some curled Crest here, or watercress as it's more commonly known, Red Russian kale, Genovese basil, and a red giant mustard.

Examples

We enjoyed a delicious pasta dish made with fresh Genovese basil from Italy.
We named it Timothy the time Charles the tribe, and this is Gene the Genovese basil.
Well, Frank Costello ran the Genovese family for a long time.
I met the Genovese boss with one of them Anthony Spiro who passed away in prison.
Les Wexner had ties to the Genovese crime family.
Fat Tony was the Gambino and the Genovese crime family's man in Manhattan.
The Genovese people are known for their rich maritime history and stunning architecture.
At the market, I found various herbs, including Genovese basil, which is famous for its aromatic flavor.

Synonyms

Genoese

vsGenovese

1 9.0

Relating to Genoa or its people

is an alternative form using different spelling for the same meaning

Surface Forms

Genovese positive

Morphology

Genovese = Genoa (transparent) = Genov + ese

Formed from the place name 'Genoa' with the demonym-forming suffix '-ese'; the relation to the city is directly inferable for learners who know the place name.

Etymology

Genovese comes from the Italian city name Genoa, which is called Genova in Italian, and so Genovese means 'from Genoa' or 'related to its people and culture'.