First Known Use: 1578
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calico
noun cal·i·co \ˈka-li-ˌkō\
: a light, printed cotton cloth
: a heavy, plain white cotton cloth
: a cat that has white, brown, and black fur
plural cal·i·coes or cal·i·cos
Full Definition of CALICO
1
a : cotton cloth imported from India b British : a plain white cotton fabric that is heavier than muslin c : any of various cheap cotton fabrics with figured patterns
2
: a blotched or spotted animal; especially : one that is predominantly white with red and black patches
— calico adjective
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Origin of CALICO
Calicut, India
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CALICO Defined for Kids
calico
noun cal·i·co \ˈka-li-ˌkō\
plural cal·i·coes or cal·i·cos
Definition of CALICO for Kids
1
: cotton cloth especially with a colored pattern printed on one side
2
: a blotched or spotted animal (as a cat)
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