See Also: Kafue National Park(encyclopedia)
Kafue River(encyclopedia)
calico(dictionary)
calico(dictionary)
calico cat(encyclopedia)
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Kafue National Park (sh) and calico (oh)


Kafue National Park (sh)




National park, south-central Zambia.

Located west of Lusaka, it was established in 1950. It occupies an area of 8,650 sq mi (22,400 sq km) and consists of a vast plateau, situated along the middle reaches of the Kafue River. The park is noted for its lush vegetation and abundant wildlife, including hippopotamuses, zebras, elephants, black rhinoceroses, and lions. Safaris are conducted on foot.


calico (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Calicut]
BrE heavy cotton cloth that is usually white
AmE light cotton cloth with a small printed pattern
calico cat
AmE a cat that has black, white, and brown fur
British Equivalent: tortoiseshell