Meaning of the word "calico cat" in English

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calico cat

US /ˈkæl.ɪ.koʊ kæt/
UK /ˈkæl.ɪ.kəʊ kæt/
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Noun

a domestic cat of any breed with a coat that is typically 25% to 75% white with large patches of two other colors, usually orange and black.

Example:
My grandmother has a beautiful calico cat named Patches.
Most calico cats are female due to genetic reasons.