2006-10-27 05:52:39 · 11 answers · asked by miki 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
cal·i·co (kăl'ĭ-kō') pronunciation
n., pl. -coes or -cos.
1.
1. A coarse, brightly printed cloth.
2. Chiefly British. A plain white cotton cloth, heavier than muslin.
2. An animal, such as a cat, having a coat that is mottled in tones of white with red and black.
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calico cal'i·co adj. cal·i·co (kăl'ĭ-kō') pronunciation
n., pl. -coes or -cos.
1.
1. A coarse, brightly printed cloth.
2. Chiefly British. A plain white cotton cloth, heavier than muslin.
2. An animal, such as a cat, having a coat that is mottled in tones of white with red and black.
[After CALICUT.]
calico cal'i·co adj.
2006-10-27 06:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by daisygirltn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calico cats are all females too. There are a few males but the are usually unhealthy and dont live long. If they grow to maturity they are sterile, cause the calico coat is really "extra" genes. If you ever find a male that can make babies......KEEP him. He is a Golden Goose!!!
2006-10-27 06:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by Way 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Like calico fabric and quilts the pattern is a hodge-podge of colors and patterns. The cat of course has only white, black and orange in its coat. A true calico cat is mostly white with distinct splotches of black and orange. The most motled coat is a tortoiseshell. Tortoiseshell cats can be "dilute" in their coloring with grey and pale orange in their coats.
2006-10-27 06:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tortoiseshell and calico describe a coloring found in cats caused by a combination of specific genetic traits. It is a mix of phaeomelanin based colors (red) and eumelanin based color (black, chocolate and cinnamon).
2006-10-27 06:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a two or three colored cat. The calico color is caused by variations in gene expression.
2006-10-27 05:55:18 · answer #5 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
3 colors
2006-10-27 05:53:42 · answer #6 · answered by bob b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is a word for 3 colors, trhat comes from fabric and dresses from the early 1800's
2006-10-27 05:58:08 · answer #7 · answered by michael m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dictionary.com states that...
it is an animal having a spotted or particolored coat.
2006-10-27 06:03:07 · answer #8 · answered by delilahlookingforsampson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A coat pattern that is mottled in tones of black, orange, and white.
2006-10-27 06:00:52 · answer #9 · answered by Lee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a 2 or three colored cat. or it can be cloth.
2006-10-27 05:55:48 · answer #10 · answered by Grilled cheese lover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋