The Merriam-Webster lists the definition of genuine as:
Etymology:
Latin genuinus innate, genuine; akin to Latin gignere to beget — more at kin
Date:
circa 1639
1 a: actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character b: actually produced by or proceeding from the alleged source or author c: sincerely and honestly felt or experienced d: actual, true 2: free from hypocrisy or pretense : sincere.
Latin genuinus innate, genuine; akin to Latin gignere to beget — more at kin
Date:
circa 1639
1 a: actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character
Although these definitions are valid and identical to the Italian definitions of the word, there is a certain intangible significance attributed to the Italian word genuino. To Italians having made their homes light-years away from the mountain village from where they came, genuino means not only the true article, or a true, and sincere character. Genuino is the God's-honest truth seen in a child's eyes as they gaze up at the beauty that is their mother.
I was cooking when I came across this forgotten notion. Funny how the label on the side of a can of imported Italian tomatoes can move me to write a blog entry. It's been a little over 8 years since my father died. I still miss him terribly.
Posted by Rue at 02:32 PM. Filed under: All people & things Italian •
