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calico Definition and Meaning in English (calico definition)

noun
Synonyms:unbleached cottonplain cotton
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Calico definition: A type of plain-woven cotton fabric, typically unbleached and undyed, often used for making inexpensive garments or for testing patterns.

Definitions of Calico

  1. 1noun

    A type of plain-woven cotton fabric, typically unbleached and undyed, often used for making inexpensive garments or for testing patterns.

  2. 2noun

    A domestic cat with a distinctive tri-color coat pattern, typically consisting of patches of black, orange, and white.

Example Sentences

casual

“She bought a roll of calico to make curtains for her new apartment.”

casual

“Our neighbor has a beautiful calico cat named Patches who loves to play.”

Synonyms

unbleached cottonplain cotton

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Calico definition: A type of plain-woven cotton fabric, typically unbleached and undyed, often used for making inexpensive garments or for testing patterns.
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'Calico' translates to 'calico' in English. Calico definition: A type of plain-woven cotton fabric, typically unbleached and undyed, often used for making inexpensive garments or for testing patterns.
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