Where does “gennaker” come from?
gennaker (English) comes from English genoa, from Latin genua — nominative plural of genū; accusative plural of...
gennaker (English): A sail having characteristics of a genoa and a...
Definitions
- A sail having characteristics of a genoa and a...
Ancestry of “gennaker”, step by step
gennaker traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English genoa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | genoa | A staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft... |
| 2 | Latin | genua | nominative plural of genū; accusative plural of... |
via English spinnaker
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | spinnaker | A supplemental sail to the mainsail, especially a... |