What do people from other countries mean when they say calico? (I've added the "r" in there so that I can have my 2 cents worth of input.)

As the official Southern Hemisphere representative so far (CK's comment on cats, birds and lunches notwithstanding) I've always understood that Calico is a reasonably thick cotton, often fairly neutral - as far as colour goes. I've got chair covers made out of it. Not a pattern in sight...

So, jmh, I'm (harrumphing) with you... but then I'm (reluctantly) part of the Commonwealth, so I suppose that makes sense.

Hev

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