1. plural of calico; plain-woven cotton fabrics, typically printed with colorful patterns

Examples

• The quilt was made from various calicoes in bright floral patterns.
• She collected vintage calicoes for her sewing projects.
• The store displayed bolts of calicoes in every color imaginable.
• Traditional American quilts often featured calicoes and ginghams.
• The dress was sewn from cheerful calicoes with small flower prints.
• Calicoes were popular fabrics for making children’s clothing in the 19th century.