calico

Example Sentences

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Edsel, the calico cat, sprawled across a reporter’s notebook, knocking the pen out of the way, and began to purr amiably.

From New York Times

She tells Batman she likes strays, and there's a cute, brief moment of a calico placed in a motorcycle saddlebag.

From Salon

Laura Ashley garments were made of natural textiles, often cotton, like calico and corduroy, along with wool, silk, velvet or lace.

From New York Times

Sora, our shy calico, also a rescue, grew even more reclusive.

From Los Angeles Times

The digital calico behaves a bit like an actual cat, in the sense that it does whatever it pleases.

From Seattle Times