calico

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"Lizards, skinks and dragons were secured in calico bags. These bags were concealed in bags of popcorn, biscuit tins and a women's handbag and placed inside cardboard boxes," the statement said.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

At the time of this story's publication, both are still at the shelter waiting to be adopted . . . although the calico is currently advertised as bonded with a different gray tabby.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

Scanning a database of 188 cat genomes, Barsh’s team found every single orange, calico, and tortoiseshell cat had the exact same mutation.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 27, 2024

They worked in collaboration with Ivorian fashion label Super Yaya to artfully drape strips of white calico cotton fabric across the entrance.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2024

Aunt Ruby’s dress was wine-colored calico, covered all over with a feathery pattern in lighter wine color.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder