Genoese noun & adjective. [dʒɛnǝʊ'i:z] M16.
[from GENOA + -ESE after Italian GENOVESE. Cf. GENOWAY.]
A. noun. Pl. same, -s. A native or inhabitant of Genoa; the dialect of Genoa. M16.
b. adjective. Of or pertaining to Genoa. M18.
Genoese sponge a sponge cake made of eggs, butter, and sugar beaten into a light, even batter.

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