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Calico cats are named for calico fabric, which, in turn, is named after the southwest Indian port city of Calicut, where it was first manufactured.

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Where does the word calico fabric come from?

Calico originated in India. From the city of Calicut, Kerala, India. Around the 11th century. Calico originated in India. From the city of Calicut, Kerala, India. Around the 11th century.


What natural resource does calico come from?

Naturally calico is made from old trees that have been strung.


How do you use the word calico in a sentence?

Example sentence - He loved his little calico kitten.


How many syllables does the word calico have?

3


How many syllables in the word calico?

Three. Cal-i-co.


What word is 6 letters and is a material?

calico, muslin, damask


Where do calico cats live?

Calico cats come from many generations of different breeds of cat, as Calico is a certain colour, not a type of cat.


What do letters aolcic spell?

Those letters spell the word calico.


Where is Calico Critters Townhouse located?

"Calico Critters Townhouse is a toy dollhouse meant for children, or little girls for them to play with. it can come with tiny furniture, or tiny dolls."


What is a calico quilt?

A calico quilt is a quilt made out of calico fabric.


What animals live calico?

no animals live in calico because calico is a type of fabric


Are there such things as calico kittens?

Yes, calico cats start out their lives as calico kittens.