Grimaldi

[gri-mahl-dee, -mawl-]

noun

1. Joseph, 1779–1837, English actor, mime, and clown.

2. a walled plain in the third quadrant of the face of the moon: about 120 miles (195 km) in diameter.

Grimaldi

¹

/ ɡrɪˈmɔːldɪ /

noun

1. a large crater in the SE quadrant of the moon, about 190 km in diameter, which is conspicuous because of its dark floor

Grimaldi

²

/ ɡrɪˈmɔːldɪ /

noun

1. Joseph. 1779–1837, English actor, noted as a clown in pantomime

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grimaldi¹

named after Francesco Maria Grimaldi (1618–63), Italian physicist

Example Sentences

Actor Eileen Fulton, known for her long-running role as Lisa Grimaldi on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns,” has died at 91.

From Los Angeles Times

At the Grimaldi Forum, named after Monaco's royal family, the Prince spoke in both English and French as he laid out what was at risk.

From BBC

The meeting will be held at the Grimaldi Forum, an eye-catching steel and glass venue, named after Monaco's own royal family.

From BBC

“Everyone’s a little bit high-strung, which is understandable,” said Sara Grimaldi, 22, who has been working on youth voter engagement for a feminist group throughout the campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

Lennie Grimaldi, a supporter of Mayor Ganim and a journalist who writes a blog called Only in Bridgeport, points out that both campaigns have requested hundreds of absentee ballot applications in advance of Tuesday's primary.

From BBC