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calico

Syllabification: (cal·i·co)
Pronunciation: /ˈkaliˌkō/

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Definition of calico

noun (plural calicoes or calicos)

  • printed cotton fabric: [as modifier]:a calico dress
  • British a type of cotton cloth, typically plain white or unbleached.

adjective

  • (of an animal, typically a cat) multicolored or mottled.

Origin:

mid 16th century (originally also calicut): alteration of Calicut, where the fabric originated

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