Garibaldi
n 1: Italian patriot whose conquest of Sicily and Naples led to
the formation of the Italian state (1807-1882) [syn:
Garibaldi, Giuseppe Garibaldi]
2: a loose high-necked blouse with long sleeves; styled after
the red flannel shirts worn by Garibaldi's soldiers
garibaldi n. (pl. garibaldis) 1 a kind of woman's or child's loose blouse, orig. of bright red material imitating the shirts worn by Garibaldi and his followers. 2 Brit. a biscuit containing
a layer of currants. 3 US a small red Californian fish, Hypsypops rubicundus. Etymology: G. Garibaldi, It. patriot d. 1882
garibaldi
ˌɡærɪˈbɔ:ldɪ n. (pl. garibaldis) 1 a kind of woman's or
child's loose blouse, orig. of bright red material imitating the shirts
worn by Garibaldi and his followers. 2 Brit. a biscuit containing
a layer of currants. 3 US a small red Californian fish, Hypsypops
rubicundus. [G. Garibaldi, It. patriot d. 1882]
Garibaldi
Italian patriot, began life as a sailor, associated
himself enthusiastically with Mazzini for the liberation of his country,
but being convicted of conspiracy fled to South America, where, both as a
privateer and a soldier, he gave his services to the young republics
struggling there for life; returned to Europe, and took part in the
defence of Rome against France, but being defeated fled to New York, to
return to the Isle of Caprera, biding his time; joined the Piedmontese
against Austria, and in 1860 set himself to assist in the overthrow of
the kingdom of Naples and the union of Italy under Victor Emmanuel,
landing in Calabria and entering Naples, driving the royal forces before
him without striking a blow, after which he returned to his retreat at
Caprera, ready still to draw sword, and occasionally offering it again,
in the cause of republicanism (1807-1882).
Garibaldi \Ga`ri*bal"di\, n.
1. A jacket worn by women; -- so called from its resemblance
in shape to the red shirt worn by the Italians patriot
Garibaldi.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A California market fish ({Pomancentrus
rubicundus}) of a deep scarlet color.
Garibaldi, OR (city, FIPS 28000)
Location: 45.56045 N, 123.91022 W
Population (1990): 877 (474 housing units)
Area: 2.5 sq km (land), 1.1 sq km (water)
GARIBALDI
G., the George Washington of Italy without the tea
party. He espoused the cause of Victor Emmanuel (see Victor),
and successfully Bismarcked the Italian States. Slept in every
town in his country, ran second to V. E. in the number of
statues erected to his appearance, and for three years held the
championship for eating spaghetti.
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