2006-12-21 23:42:47 · 5 answers · asked by GTB 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If it's in reference to the musical Cats, it's a Jellicle Cat. T.S. Eliot, who wrote Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (the musical was based on that) heard his niece say something that sounded like "jellicle cat" when she tried calling for her "dear little cat." Seems it has its origin in a speech problem ;)
2006-12-22 00:16:44 · answer #1 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From T. S. Elliot:
"Jellico Cats are white and black,
Jellico Cats are of moderate size;
Jellicles jump like a jumping jack,
Jellico Cats have moonlit eyes
They're quiet enough in the morning hours,
They're quiet enough in the afternoon,
Reserving their terpsichorean powers
To dance by the light of the Jellicle Moon."
2006-12-22 11:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
are you sure you mean jellico and not calico?
calico is a type of pattern, or mix of colors. It's like brown and black and auburn or something.
I don't know anything about jellico.
2006-12-22 07:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by alice_oh.nine_one 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you must mean CALICO. As in CALICO CAT.
Here is the definition for CALICO.
Main Entry: cal·i·co
Function: noun
Pronunciation: 'ka-li-"kO
Inflected Form(s): plural -coes or -cos
Etymology: Calicut, India
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 patterns
2 : a blotched or spotted animal ; especially : one that is predominantly white with red and black patches
- calico adjective
Pronunciation Key
2006-12-22 07:58:50 · answer #4 · answered by IKAREOKE2 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A jelico cat is a small black and white cat with high eyebrows!
2006-12-22 07:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by merychillsman2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋