[ˈkalɪkəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a type of cotton cloth, typically plain white or unbleached
(e.g: ribbon can give plain calico a decorative edge)

- a domestic cat with a coat that is white with mottled black, brown, and orange patches
(e.g: Lena shooed a big calico cat off the counter)


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Origin:
mid 16th century (originally also calicut): alteration of Calicut, where the fabric originated

[ˈkalɪkəʊ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of an animal, especially a cat) multicoloured or mottled


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (originally also calicut): alteration of Calicut, where the fabric originated