garibaldi
1 Americannoun
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a loose blouse worn by women and children in the mid-19th century, made in imitation of the red shirts worn by the soldiers of Garibaldi.
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a brilliant orange damselfish, Hypsypops rubicundus, found off the rocky coasts of southern California.
noun
noun
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a woman's loose blouse with long sleeves popular in the 1860s, copied from the red flannel shirt worn by Garibaldi's soldiers
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a type of biscuit having a layer of currants in the centre
noun
Other Word Forms
- Garibaldian adjective
Etymology
Origin of garibaldi
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Spiny lobster and garibaldi, more common off Southern California, have also taken up residence in Monterey Bay in greater numbers, said Van Houtan, the aquarium researcher.
From Los Angeles Times
Eye-catching vermilion rockfish share the water with the state’s official marine fish, the orange garibaldi, which is Sun’s favorite.
From Los Angeles Times
They have gorgeous plant life and a good amount of fish, especially brilliant orange garibaldis.
From Seattle Times
Arvind Mahankali, 12, who tied for third place in last year's contest, correctly spelled "garibaldi," a type of blouse and "apparatchik," an official blindly devoted to his superiors or organization.
From Reuters
He correctly spelled "garibaldi," a type of blouse.
From Reuters
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