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Calico

PRONUNCIATION: (KAL-i-co) plural calicoes or calicos http://wordsmith.org/words/calico.mp3 MEANING: (noun) 1. A brightly printed coarse cotton cloth. 2. (Mainly British) A plain white cotton cloth. 3. An animal having a spotted coat, especially with red and black patches. (adjective) 1. Made … Continue reading

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