1. a plain-woven cotton fabric, typically unbleached or printed with a simple pattern
2. a cat with a coat of white, orange, and black patches

1. made of calico fabric
2. having patches of different colors, especially white, orange, and black

Examples

• She sewed a dress from bright calico fabric.
• The quilt was made from scraps of calico.
• Our calico cat has beautiful orange and black markings.
• The calico kitten played in the garden.
• He wore a calico shirt to the country fair.
• The calico pattern reminded her of autumn leaves.
• Grandmother’s calico apron was faded but still pretty.