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Calico

/kˈæləˌkoʊ/
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(noun) A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.

The gingham dog and the calico cat Side by side on the table sat.
The gingham dog went "bow-wow-wow!" And the calico cat replied "mee-ow!"
CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ cat has a coat with three different and distinct colors.

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