n., pl., -coes, or -cos.
- A coarse, brightly printed cloth.
- Chiefly British. A plain white cotton cloth, heavier than muslin.
- An animal, such as a cat, having a coat that is mottled in tones of white with red and black.
[After CALICUT.]
calico cal'i·co adj.
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