calico
(noun)
ˈkalikō
Definitions
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A type of coarse, brightly printed cloth.
A tapestry of dreams woven in vivid hues, capturing the spirit of joy in each thread.Example: The dress was made from colorful calico.
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A cat with a coat that is typically 25% to 75% white with patches of two other colors, often orange and black.
A living canvas where night and day dance, splashed with sunlit fields and shadow-kissed twilight.Example: The calico cat lounged in the sun.
Origin
Late 16th century: from Calicut (now Kozhikode), a city in Kerala, India, where the cloth was originally made.
Synonyms
printed cotton, cat