Genoa

/dʒɛnˈoʊə/ noun

A large triangular sailing sail attached to the front of a sailboat, extending further back than a traditional jib.

Named after the Italian city of Genoa, which was a major medieval maritime power famous for its sailing innovations and shipbuilding.

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