How To Spell calico?
How to Pronounce calico?
Correct pronunciation for the word "calico" is [kˈalɪkˌə͡ʊ], [kˈalɪkˌəʊ], [k_ˈa_l_ɪ_k_ˌəʊ].
Definition of calico
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Cotton cloth, so called as originally from Calicut; a printed calico. Calico-printing, the art of printing figured patterns on calico.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for calico?
What are similar-sounding words for calico?
What is the adjective for calico?
The adjective form of the word "calico" is "calicoed" or "calico" itself, which describes something that is made of or covered in a fabric with a pattern of small, colorful shapes or patches.
Usage over time for calico:
This graph shows how "calico" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of calico?
The plural of the "calico" can be the "calicos".
What is the singular form of calico?
The singular of the "calico" can be the "calico".
Synonyms for Calico:
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adj.
• fabric- cheesecloth ,
- chintz ,
- duffel ,
- burlap ,
- cambric ,
- cashmere ,
- broadcloth ,
- crinoline ,
- bunting ,
- herringbone ,
- gossamer ,
- foulard ,
- corduroy ,
- horsehair ,
- astrakhan ,
- chenille ,
- batik ,
- cotton ,
- fabric ,
- crepe ,
- brocade ,
- denim ,
- canvas ,
- acrilan ,
- alpaca ,
- felt ,
- damask ,
- challis ,
- gingham ,
- baize ,
- fleece ,
- dacron ,
- flannel ,
- gabardine ,
- chiffon ,
- grenadine .
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n.
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- buckram .
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- drill .
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