English-Swedish translations for calico

• kalikå en

Definition of calico

• A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern
• ; a cat with fur of the colors black, white and orange
• Having a pattern of red and contrasting areas, resembling the color of calico cloth

Examples

• The calico cat had distinctive red and dark markings
• The calico-patterned tablecloths were supposed to make the restaurant look rustic; instead, they made it look run down

Related words

• calico cat
• printed calico
• red calico