calamanco

or cal·i·man·co

[ kal-uh-mang-koh ]

noun

, plural cal·a·man·cos

1. a glossy woolen fabric checkered or brocaded in the warp so that the pattern shows on one side only, much used in the 18th century.
2. a garment made from this fabric.

calamanco

/ ˌkæləˈmæŋkəʊ /

noun

1. a glossy woollen fabric woven with a checked design that shows on one side only

Word History and Origins

Origin of calamanco¹

First recorded in 1585–95; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of calamanco¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

He wanted a dressing-gown of red-striped calamanco; the shops were ransacked to gratify him.

From Project Gutenberg

Calamanco, kal-a-mangk′o, n. a satin-twilled woollen stuff, checkered or brocaded in the warp.

From Project Gutenberg