garibaldi
See also: Garibaldi
English
Etymology
The jacket is named after Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi, who wore a red shirt of similar appearance. The biscuit is also named after Garibaldi.(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “What about the fish?”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡæɹɪˈbældi/
Noun
garibaldi (plural garibaldis)
- (Britain) a biscuit consisting of currants squashed between layers of flaky pastry.
- A bright yellow/orange damselfish, of the genus Hypsypops, from the seas of southern California.
- A kind of jacket worn by women.
Synonyms
- (biscuit): fly biscuit, squashed fly biscuit
Further reading
Garibaldi biscuit on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Dutch
Etymology
Shortened from garibaldihoed.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌɣaː.riˈbɑl.di/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: ga‧ri‧bal‧di
Noun
garibaldi m (plural garibaldi's, diminutive garibaldietje n)
- derby, bowler hat
- (zoology) garibaldi (fish)
Synonyms
- (bowler hat): bolhoed, garibaldihoed