Looking for the meaning of the word CALICO in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CALICO with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Calico
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (originally also calicut): alteration of Calicut, where the fabric originated
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkalɪkəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a type of cotton cloth, typically plain white or unbleached
Short Definition:plain cloth
Examples:- ribbon can give plain calico a decorative edge
- a calico dress
Definition:
a domestic cat with a coat that is white with mottled black, brown, and orange patches
Short Definition:multicoloured cat
Examples:- Lena shooed a big calico cat off the counter
Word: Calico
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkalɪkəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of an animal, especially a cat) multicoloured or mottled.
Short Definition:multicoloured
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