# calico vs chalice

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### calico
*noun · IPA /ˈkæ.lɪ.kəʊ/ · frequency rank #33,552*
A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.

### chalice
*noun · IPA /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪs/ · frequency rank #28,866*
A large drinking cup, often having a stem and base and used especially for formal occasions and religious ceremonies.

## Source
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