calico
/ˈkælɪkəʊ/noun
उच्चारण कैलिको
केलिको, मोटा सादा सूती कपड़ा
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noun
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[U] British
a type of heavy cotton cloth that is usually plain white or cream
केलिको, मोटा सादा सूती कपड़ा
- The tailor made a trial dress in calico before cutting the silk.
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[U] North American
a type of rough cotton cloth with a small, brightly coloured printed pattern
छपा हुआ मोटा सूती कपड़ा
- a calico skirt
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General knowledge
The word comes from Calicut (now Kozhikode) in Kerala, from where this cotton cloth was exported to Europe.
GK: यह शब्द केरल के Calicut (अब Kozhikode) से आया है, जहाँ से यह सूती कपड़ा यूरोप भेजा जाता था।