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calico

/ˈkæləˌkoʊ/

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1 · noun

a plain cotton fabric, often with a printed pattern

棉布；印花棉布

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She made the apron from a piece of printed calico.
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她用一块印花棉布做了那条围裙。
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Pronunciation: /ˈkæləˌkoʊ/

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