Genoese

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Terms in Genoese 1-10 of 11

articiocca

/ahr-tee-CHYOH-kah/
[Genoese]

A name in Genoa in Liguria for the artichoke, specifically the globe artichoke.

bricòcca

/bree-KOHK-kah/
[Genoese]

A name in Genoa in Liguria for the apricot.

cavalla

/kah-VAHL-lah/
[Genoese]

A name in Genoa in Liguria for the Spanish or chub mackerel with pinkish, oily flesh, large eyes and spotted skin. It has a lot of fat so it is best grilled, and fresh.

funzi de pin

[Genoese]

Sanguin or bloody milk cap. A mushroom quite similar to the saffron milk cap but less common. It exudes a red milk sang poivré when cut.

funzo neigro

[Genoese]

A name in Genoa in Liguria for the black boletus mushroom. Excellent to eat from August to October whether raw in salads or cooked or preserved and also freezes well.

gassë

/GAHS-seh/
[Genoese]

A name in Genoa in Liguria for farfalle. Pasta from the region of Genoa shaped like bows and often served with pesto or in broth.

læte

[Genoese]

A name in Genoa for milk.

luxerna

/loo-KSEHR-nah/
[Genoese] plural luxerne

A name in Genoa in Liguria for the Grouper. The most common species, this is reddish or yellowish brown particularly popular in North Africa. Being firm and dense, and relatively bone-free, makes it good for poaching or grilling. Good cold. May also be a wreckfish.

meizann-a

[Genoese]

A name in Genoa in Liguria for the aubergine (US: eggplant).

moiella

/moh-YEHL-lah/
[Genoese]

A name in Genoa in Liguria for a blackmouth catshark found from Iceland to the Mediterranean. It has bold blotches on its body.