Definition of garibaldi in English:
garibaldi
nounPlural garibaldisˌɡarɪˈbaldiˌɡarɪˈbɔːldiˌɡerəˈbôldē
1British A biscuit containing a layer of compressed currants.
Example sentencesExamples
- I have a friend, a sensible, rational creature, not outwardly generous, but happy to share a garibaldi if pressed.
- I drank it and ate a garibaldi biscuit.
- He made tea and I could hear him rustling through the cupboard under the sink for garibaldi biscuits.
2A small bright orange marine fish found off California.
Hypsypops rubicundus, family Pomacentridae
Example sentencesExamples
- The vivid coloration of the garibaldi may be an adaptation that serves as a warning to intruders or would-be predators that these territorial fish vigorously defend their property.
- This bill designated the Garibaldi as the state marine fish.
3historical A woman's or child's loose blouse, originally bright red in imitation of the shirts worn by Garibaldi and his followers.
Example sentencesExamples
- This garment consisted of a skirt, a bolero type of jacket with large, bell sleeves, and a Garibaldi blouse.
Origin
Mid 19th century: named after G. Garibaldi (see Garibaldi, Giuseppe).