n.
Pronunciation: ' ka-li- ˌ k ō
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -coes or -cos
Etymology: Calicut, India
Date: 1578
1 a : cotton cloth imported from India b British : a plain white cotton fabric that is heavier than muslin c : any of various cheap cotton fabrics with figured patterns
2 : a blotched or spotted animal especially : one that is predominantly white with red and black patches
– calico adjective