garibaldi

noun

gar·i·bal·di | \ ˌger-ə-ˈbȯl-dē

, ˌga-rə-\

plural garibaldi or garibaldis

Definition of garibaldi

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a woman's blouse copied from the red shirt worn by the Italian patriot Garibaldi

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 name

Gar·i·bal·di | \ ˌger-ə-ˈbȯl-dē

, ˌga-rə-ˈbȯl-dē\

Definition of Garibaldi (Entry 2 of 2)

Giuseppe 1807–1882 Italian patriot

Examples of garibaldi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

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, "6 perfect day trips for the family," 22 May 2017

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