garibaldi
noun
gar·i·bal·di
ˌger-ə-ˈbȯl-dē 
ˌga-rə-
plural garibaldi or garibaldis
1
or Garibaldi
: a loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt or blouse for women and children that was popular in the latter part of the 19th century and was styled in imitation of the red shirts worn by the Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi and his followers
Also in London were clothiers who featured the latest in female fashion—red-colored Garibaldi blouses.—
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: a bright orange damselfish (Hypsypops rubicundus) of the Pacific coast from northern California to Baja California that may reach a length of about 14 inches (35.6 centimeters)
Note: Young garibaldi have iridescent blue spots that fade as they mature.
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In the bathroom, a teenage son—made of garibaldi cookies—bathed in chocolate cake bathwater.
—Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
Eye-catching vermilion rockfish share the water with the state’s official marine fish, the orange garibaldi, which is Sun’s favorite.
—James T. Bartlett, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2020
All passengers have their own seats and portholes to look for garibaldi, urchins, rockfish and bat rays, among other sea life.
—Kathie Bozanich, Orange County Register, 22 May 2017
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Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
Eye-catching vermilion rockfish share the water with the state’s official marine fish, the orange garibaldi, which is Sun’s favorite.
—James T. Bartlett, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2020
All passengers have their own seats and portholes to look for garibaldi, urchins, rockfish and bat rays, among other sea life.
—Kathie Bozanich, Orange County Register, 22 May 2017
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“Garibaldi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garibaldi. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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Garibaldi
biographical name
Gar·i·bal·di
ˌger-ə-ˈbȯl-dē
ˌga-rə-ˈbȯl-dē
Giuseppe 1807–1882 Italian patriot
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