Where does “Genoan” come from?

Genoan (English) comes from English genoa, from Latin genua — nominative plural of genū; accusative plural of...

Genoan (English): Of or pertaining to Genoa; Native or inhabitant...

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to Genoa; Native or inhabitant...

Ancestry of “Genoan”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishgenoaA staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft...
2Latingenuanominative plural of genū; accusative plural of...
Every word from Latin genua →Every word from English genoa →
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