Meaning of the word calico in English
What does calico mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
calico
US /ˈkæl.ə.koʊ/
UK /ˈkæl.ɪ.kəʊ/
Noun
1.
a plain-woven cotton fabric, typically unbleached and undyed
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She used a piece of calico to make a simple curtain.
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The artist painted on unbleached calico.
2.
a domestic cat of a white, black, and ginger color
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My grandmother has a beautiful calico cat named Patches.
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The stray calico found a new home with a kind family.
Adjective
1.
made of calico fabric
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She wore a simple calico dress to the picnic.
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The artist stretched a large piece of calico canvas.
2.
(of a cat) having patches of white, black, and ginger
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The shelter had a cute calico kitten looking for a home.
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She adopted a beautiful calico cat from the local animal shelter.
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