Calico

usgb/ˈkælɪkəʊ/
noun

A plain white fabric made from cotton that has not been bleached or dyed.

She bought some calico for making curtains.
Visual representation of "calico" - A plain white fabric made from cotton that has not been bleached or dyed.

Often appears as...

  • calico fabric
  • calico print
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Unprocessed Cotton

Calico refers to fabric in its raw, unprocessed state, before coloring.

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The craft store sells calico by the yard.
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Homemade Projects

Often used in arts and crafts, calico is popular for handmade items.

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They used calico to make handcrafted dolls.
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