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calico

The word “calico” has 3 syllables: cal-i-co

It's pronounced as /ˈkælɪkoʊ/

What is synonym and antonym for calico?

In the thesaurus, “calico” has 10 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for calico along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for calico

  • brindle
  • colored
  • cotton
  • goods
  • material
  • multicolored
  • speckled
  • streaked
  • stuff
  • varicolored

Antonyms for calico

  • monochromatic
  • monochrome
  • solid

Meanings of calico

  • noun
    1. A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.
    2. A tortoiseshell and white domestic cat.
  • adjective
    1. Having a pattern of red and contrasting areas, resembling the color of calico cloth.

Example Sentences

  • She wore a lovely calico dress to the country fair.
  • The cat curled up on the soft calico blanket by the fireplace.
  • The farmhouse kitchen was adorned with charming calico curtains.
  • The quilt was made of colorful calico patches sewn together by hand.
  • The old barn housed a family of calico cats that roamed the property.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calico, such as: brindle, colored, cotton, goods, material, monochromatic, monochrome.

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