Genoese, Genovese
(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of Genoa or its inhabitants; “the Genoese sailor we call Columbus”
Genoese
(noun) a native or resident of Genoa
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Gen`o*ese", a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Genoa, a city of Italy.
– n. sing. & pl.
Definition: A native or inhabitant of Genoa; collectively, the people of Genoa.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
