Synonyms for calico
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kal-i-koh |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæl ɪˌkoʊ |
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Définition of calico
Origin :- 1530s, kalyko, corruption of Calicut (modern Kozhikode), seaport on Malabar coast of India, where Europeans first obtained it. In 16c. it was second only to Goa among Indian commercial ports for European trade. Extended to animal colorings suggestive of printed calicos in 1807, originally of horses.
- As in cloth : noun fabric
- She untied the bit of calico string with fingers that shook from excitement.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- She put one trembling hand to the calico apron about her head.
- Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
- Such is said to have been the origin of roller printing on calico.
- Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
- He led the way to the settee by the calico and dress goods counter.
- Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- She wore a calico apron and had not found time to do her hair since morning.
- Extract from : « The Wall Street Girl » by Frederick Orin Bartlett
- The Calicut of fame which gave rise to the name Calico is also in this district.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson
- Again he chuckled, half forcing Salomon into the calico dress.
- Extract from : « The New Land » by Elma Ehrlich Levinger
- One bit of paper may then be lifted off the calico, and the thread will carry the other bit.
- Extract from : « On Laboratory Arts » by Richard Threlfall
- "I cannot help wearing this calico dress," said Miss Calico Doll.
- Extract from : « Sandman's Goodnight Stories » by Abbie Phillips Walker
- "Yes, they would," said Calico Cat, with a spiteful twist of her tail.
- Extract from : « Sandman's Goodnight Stories » by Abbie Phillips Walker
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