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genoa
nounLow
/ˈdʒɛnəʊə/A large city and major port in northwest Italy.
genoa cake
nounC2
/ˈdʒɛnəʊə ˌkeɪk/A moist British fruit cake made with sultanas, cherries, and often ground almonds.
genoa salami
nounC1
/ˌdʒɛnəʊə səˈlɑːmi/A specific type of Italian dry-cured, fermented pork sausage, typically seasoned with garlic and white wine, known for its finely ground texture.
genocidaire
nounRare
/ˌdʒɛnəʊsɪˈdɛː/A person who commits or participates in genocide.
genocide
nounC1-C2
/ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd/The deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of an ethnic, racial, religious, or national group.
genoese
adjectivenounLow
/ˌdʒenəʊˈiːz/Relating to or characteristic of Genoa, a port city in northwest Italy, its people, or their culture.
genogram
nounC2 / Technical / Specialized
/ˈdʒiːnəʊˌɡræm/A visual diagram or chart that maps out family relationships and health patterns across multiple generations.
genoise
nounC1
/ʒenˈwɑːz/A light sponge cake made with eggs, sugar, and flour, often used as a base for layered desserts.
genome
nounC1
/ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
genomic dna
nounLow
/dʒɪˌnəʊ.mɪk ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/The complete set of DNA contained within the chromosomes of an organism, carrying the genetic instructions for its development and functioning.
genomics
nounLow-to-medium (Specialized)
/dʒɪˈnəʊmɪks/The branch of biology that studies the complete set of genes (genome) within an organism and how they function and interact.
genophobia
nounLow
/ˌdʒɛnəʊˈfəʊbiə/An irrational fear or intense anxiety related to sexual intercourse or sexual activity.
genotoxin
nounC2
/ˈdʒɛnə(ʊ)ˌtɒksɪn/A chemical agent or physical agent (such as radiation) that damages genetic material within a cell, potentially causing mutations or cancer.
genotype
nounC1-C2 / Academic / Technical
/ˈdʒen.əʊ.taɪp/The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
genova
nounC2
/ˈdʒɛnəvə/A proper noun referring to the major port city in northwestern Italy, capital of the Liguria region.
genre
adjectivenounB2
/ˈʒɒ̃.rə/A category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
genro
nounVery Low
/ˈɡɛnrəʊ/A member of a group of elder statesmen in Japan who were retired from active office but served as informal advisors to the emperor.
genroku
nounLow
/ɡɛnˈrəʊkuː/A period in Japanese history from 1688 to 1704, known for cultural flourishing during the Edo period.
gens
nounC2/Rare
/dʒɛnz/A group of families in ancient Roman society, sharing the same nomen (clan name) and claiming descent from a common ancestor.
gens du monde
plural-nounLow
/ˌʒɒ̃ djuː ˈmɒ̃d/French phrase meaning literally 'people of the world'.

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