Calico
Pronunciation: /ˈkæləˌkoʊ/
Calico (noun)
- a type of cotton cloth with a colorful pattern, often used for clothing.
- a cat with fur that has patches of different colors, usually white, black, and orange.
Examples
- The dress was made from calico and felt soft.
- She chose calico for the quilt because of its vibrant patterns.
Common collocations: calico fabric, print on calico, calico patterns, calico cat, adopt a calico