calamanco

or cal·i·man·co

[ kal-uh-mang-koh ]
/ ˌkæl əˈmæŋ koʊ /

noun, plural cal·a·man·cos for 2.

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.
a garment made from this fabric.

Origin of calamanco

First recorded in 1585–95; of obscure origin

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British Dictionary definitions for calamanco

calamanco
/ (ˌkæləˈmæŋkəʊ) /

noun

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

Word Origin for calamanco

C16: of unknown origin