Calicoes

cal;i;co pronunciation: function: noun inflected form(s): plural cal;i;coes or cal;i;cosetymology: calicut, indiadate: 1578 1 a : cotton cloth imported from india b british : a plain white cotton fabric that is heavier than muslin c : any of various cheap cotton fabrics with figured patterns2 : a blotched or spotted animal; especially : one that is predominantly white with red and black patches— calico adjective