Cal′a‐man″co (kăl′ȧ‐măṉ″kō̍), n. [LL. calamancus, calamacus; cf. camelaucum; a head covering made of camel's hair, NGr. καμελαύκιον, and F. calmande a woolen stuff.] A glossy woolen stuff, plain, striped, or checked. “A gay calamanco waistcoat.” Tatler.
Content
Rights and sources
Review source, license and attribution information for this content.
Content
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, C. & G. Merriam Co., 1913.