plural garibaldi or garibaldis
Definition of garibaldi
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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.— Gay Talese
2
: 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.
Garibaldi
biographical nameDefinition of Garibaldi (Entry 2 of 2)
Giuseppe 1807–1882 Italian patriot
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The first known use of garibaldi was in 1865
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