Definition of Calico
Calico
cal·i·co
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a type of cotton fabric that is printed with patterns;
e.g. She wore a simple dress made of calico printed with flowers.
(noun)
(British) a type of cotton fabric, often plain white in color, and heavier than muslin in texture/weight;
e.g. The curtains were made from calico that had been crudely sewn.
(adjective)
having a mottled appearance with patches or blotches of different colors, especially patches of black and reddish-brown on white, describing an animal's fur;
e.g. He had a calico cat that was very friendly.
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