Genoese UK /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/US /ˌd͡ʒɛnoʊˈiz/adjective 1noun 1 adjective1 •Of, from or relating to the city of Genoa or surrounding province, Liguria, Italy. noun1 •A native or inhabitant of the city of Genoa or surrounding province, Liguria, Italy.