noun
- plural of calico: cotton fabrics with printed patterns, typically colorful designs
- plural of calico: cats with coats having patches of different colors, especially white, black, and orange
Examples
- The quilt was made from various calicos in bright floral patterns.
- She collected vintage calicos from the 1940s for her sewing projects.
- The fabric store had a wide selection of calicos on sale.
- Both calicos in the shelter were female, as is typical for the breed.
- The barn was home to several calicos and tabby cats.
- Her grandmother’s dress was sewn from blue and white calicos.