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District and city in Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Santiago de Cali (Spanish pronunciation: [sanˈtjaɣo ðe ˈkali]), or Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city
Cali
Former Colombian drug cartel
The Cali Cartel (Spanish: Cartel de Cali) was a drug cartel based in southern Colombia, around Cali and the Valle del Cauca. Its founders were the brothers
Cali_Cartel
Association football club in Colombia
Club Profesional Deportivo Cali S.A., best known as Deportivo Cali, is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, most notable for its football team, which
Deportivo_Cali
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up cali in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Santiago de Cali, or Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department in Colombia. Cali may also
Cali_(disambiguation)
Surname list
Calì, also written in English as Cali, is an Italian surname, widespread mainly in the Ionian side of Sicily. The origin of surname Calì is thought to
Calì
American mobster (1965–2019)
Francesco Paolo Augusto "Frank" Cali (/ˈkɑːli/, Italian: [franˈtʃesko ˈpaːolo auˈɡusto kaˈli]; March 26, 1965 – March 13, 2019), also known as "Franky
Frank_Cali
American businessman
attorney serving as the Chairman of the investment company Cali Group and CEO of PopID (a Cali Group portfolio company). John C. Miller was raised in Los
John_C._Miller
US nonprofit organization
Instruction, also known as CALI, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that does research and development in online legal education. CALI publishes over 1,200 interactive
Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Center_for_Computer-Assisted_Legal_Instruction
Association football club in Colombia
América de Cali S. A., best known as América de Cali or América, is a Colombian professional football club based in Cali. It competes in the Categoría
América_de_Cali
history of the city of Cali, Colombia. 1536 – Cali founded by Spaniard Sebastián de Belalcázar. 1747 – Capilla de San Antonio (Cali) [es] (church) built
Timeline_of_Cali
American singer
Cali Carranza (March 29, 1953 – May 1, 2012) was an American Tejano (Spanish for "Texan") musician. Born in Pharr, Texas he began playing the drums and
Cali_Carranza
American actor (born 1950)
Joseph Cali (born March 30, 1950) is an American actor known for playing the role of Joey in the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever. Post Saturday Night Fever
Joseph_Cali
Japanese visual kei rock band
Cali Gari (stylized as cali≠gari) is a Japanese visual kei experimental rock band formed with the concept erotic grotesque. Cali Gari was founded in 1993
Cali_Gari
Dance form
Cuban-style Rueda. Cali-Style Salsa, also known as Colombian Salsa and Salsa Caleña, originated in the Colombian City of Cali. Cali is also known as the
Salsa_(dance)
Fund to finance biodiversity conservation
The Cali Fund, also known as the Cali Fund for the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources
Cali_Fund
American hip hop group
Cali Swag District was an American hip hop group from Inglewood, California, founded by former Death Row Records artist Big Wy and Dairold Potts. They
Cali_Swag_District
1956 disaster in Cali, Colombia
The Cali Explosion occurred on 7 August 1956, in downtown Cali, Colombia. It was caused by the explosion of seven army ammunition trucks loaded with 1
Cali_explosion
Airport in Colombia
International Airport, is an international airport located between Palmira and Cali, the capital of Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia. It is Colombia's fourth-busiest
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport
Alfonso_Bonilla_Aragón_International_Airport
Japanese religion
18–19. Earhart 2004, p. 33. Cali & Dougill 2013, p. 19. Bocking 1997, p. 5; Picken 2011, p. 38; Cali & Dougill 2013, p. 19. Cali & Dougill 2013, p. 19; Hardacre
Shinto
Topics referred to by the same term
Calis may refer to: Calis, West Virginia Natasha Calis, Canadian actress Center for Active Learning in International Studies (CALIS), a K-12 outreach
Calis
American real estate investment trust
company was founded in 1949 as Cali Associates by John J. Cali, Angelo R. Cali, and Edward Leshowitz. In the 1950s, Cali Associates was a developer of
Veris_Residential
1984 song by Grupo Niche
"Cali Pachanguero" (translation: Cali party-lover or Cali party animal) is a salsa song performed by Grupo Niche and written by the group's founder Jairo
Cali_Pachanguero
Albanian soldier (1872–1945) involved in the Albanian National Awakening
Prek Cali (29 July 1872 – 25 March 1945), Prenk Cali or Preng Cali, was an Albanian bajraktar ("standard-bearer") of Vermosh, part of the Kelmendi tribe
Prek_Cali
Maltese painter
Giuseppe Calì (14 August 1846 – 1 March 1930) was a Maltese painter of Italian descent. Born in Valletta, Calì was baptised at the Dominican Parish Church
Giuseppe_Calì
Cultural event in Cali, Colombia
Cali Fair (Spanish: La Feria de Cali) is a cultural event held in Cali, Colombia from December 25 to December 30. It is a celebration of the region's cultural
Cali_Fair
American hip-hop group
Cali Agents is an American hip-hop group, composed of California-based rappers Keida "Rasco" Brewer and Jason "Planet Asia" Green. First appeared together
Cali_Agents
Canadian former actress (born 1963)
Cali Timmins (born April 27, 1963) is a Canadian former actress, perhaps best known for her role in the soap opera Ryan's Hope as Maggie Shelby from 1983
Cali_Timmins
Mexican band
Tierra Cali was a regional Mexican band from Michoacán formed in 1998 and composed of five brothers. The group's specialty was the Tierra Caliente genre
Tierra_Cali
Season of television series
by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro, follows the story of the Cali Cartel. Pedro Pascal reprises his role from the previous two seasons. All
Narcos_season_3
Colombian musical duo
Cali & El Dandee are a Colombian Latin pop and urbano music duo, consisting of brothers Alejandro Rengifo (Cali) and Mauricio Rengifo (Dandee). They started
Cali_y_El_Dandee
Italian footballer, coach, and referee
Francesco Calì (Italian: [franˈtʃesko kaˈli]; 16 May 1882 – 3 September 1949) was an Italian professional football player, coach and referee, who played
Francesco_Calì
French singer-songwriter
Caliciuri (born 28 June 1968), known professionally as Cali, is a French singer-songwriter. Cali was born 28 June 1968 in Perpignan to an Italian father
Cali_(singer)
1988 single by LL Cool J
"Going Back to Cali" is a 1988 single by LL Cool J from the Less than Zero soundtrack album as well as his third album, Walking with a Panther. The song
Going Back to Cali (LL Cool J song)
Going_Back_to_Cali_(LL_Cool_J_song)
2012 studio album by C-Bo
Cali Connection is the 11th studio album by American rapper C-Bo, released February 28, 2012, on Ca$hville Records, West Coast Mafia Records and Black
Cali_Connection
Colombian drug trafficker (1951-1998)
was a Colombian drug trafficker who was one of the four leaders of the Cali Cartel. He was principally in charge of the organization's cocaine distribution
Hélmer_Herrera
Kenyan genge artist (born 1979)
Julius Nunda (born 12 September 1979), better known by his stage name Jua Cali, is a Kenyan rapper and record producer. In 2000, together with record producer
Jua_Cali
Italian composer, orchestra conductor, and bandleader
Gaetano Emanuel Calì (1885 in Catania – 1936 in Syracuse) was an Italian composer, orchestra conductor, and bandleader. He was student of Francesco Paolo
Gaetano_Emanuel_Calì
Guatemalan drug lord
Colombian drug lord, formerly one of the leaders of the Cali Cartel, based in the city of Cali. He is the younger brother of Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela
Miguel_Rodríguez_Orejuela
2012 American film
The Trouble with Cali is an American drama film directed by Paul Sorvino and written by his daughter Amanda Sorvino. It stars Laurence Leboeuf, Glynnis
The_Trouble_with_Cali
Zoo in Cali, Colombia
Cali Zoo is located in the city of Cali in the country of Colombia. The Zoo belongs to a foundation that carries its name and whose mission, since it
Cali_Zoo
Building in Cali, Colombia
Cali ("Cali Tower") is a 44-story skyscraper in the northern part of Cali, Colombia. It lies with the Versalles district on the left bank of the Cali
Cali_Tower
Mountains in Colombia
Farallones de Cali is a cluster of mountains in the West Andes of Colombia. It is located west of the city of Cali and gives rise to many of the rivers
Farallones_de_Cali
Italian sprinter (born 1983)
Vincenza Calì (born 15 October 1983) is an Italian former track and field sprint athlete. She won three medals at the senior level with the national relay
Vincenza_Calì
Topics referred to by the same term
Going Back to Cali may refer to: "Going Back to Cali" (LL Cool J song), released 1988 "Going Back to Cali" (The Notorious B.I.G. song), released 1997
Going_Back_to_Cali
1995 aviation accident in Colombia
Airport in Miami, Florida, to Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport in Cali, Colombia. On December 20, 1995, the Boeing 757-200 flying this route (registration
American_Airlines_Flight_965
Tennis tournament
The Kia Open Cali is a professional tennis tournament played on clay courts. It is currently part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger
Cali_Open
Colombian football club
formerly known as Dépor FC, is a professional Colombian football team based in Cali that currently plays in the Categoría Primera B. They play their home games
Atlético_Cali
American rapper and actor (born 1969)
O'Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), known professionally as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and filmmaker. His efforts on N.W.A's
Ice_Cube
Football club
Deportivo Cali Femenino, commonly known as Deportivo Cali, is a professional women's football club based in Cali, Colombia. They are the women's football
Deportivo_Cali_(women)
Football stadium in Palmira, Colombia
/ 3.5216417°N 76.4170361°W / 3.5216417; -76.4170361 Estadio Deportivo Cali, also called Estadio de Palmaseca, is a football stadium located in Palmira
Estadio_Deportivo_Cali
American rapper (born 1984)
released the song "It Ain't Over." 2023: The Legacy with Daz Dillinger 2006: Cali Untouchable Radio 14: Rebirth Of Gangsta Rap 2006: This Ain't a Game [Hosted
Lil_Eazy-E
Somali-born activist, politician, and author (born 1969)
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Lady Ferguson (Somali: Ayaan Xirsi Cali; born Ayaan Hirsi Magan, 13 November 1969) is a Somali-born Dutch-American and writer, activist
Ayaan_Hirsi_Ali
2006 studio album by Tha Dogg Pound
Cali Iz Active is the fourth studio album by rap group Tha Dogg Pound. It was released through Koch and Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle Records on June 27, 2006
Cali_Iz_Active
Guatemalan lawyer and diplomat
José Francisco Calí Tzay (born 27 September 1961) is a Guatemalan attorney and diplomat, and the UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur on the Rights
José_Francisco_Calí_Tzay
Colombian informant (born 1947)
specialist, and former head of security for Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela and the Cali Cartel who turned confidential informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration
Jorge_Salcedo_Cabrera
Albanian footballer
Princ Çali (born 29 August 1994) is an Albanian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for KF Luzi i Vogël 2008 in the Kategoria e Dytë. He trained
Princ_Çali
Association football club in Colombia
Boca Juniors de Cali is a professional football club which represented the Colombian city of Cali from its creation in 1937 until its exit from professional
Boca_Juniors_de_Cali
Department of western Colombia
western Colombia abutting the Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Santiago de Cali. Other cities such as Buenaventura, Buga, Cartago, Palmira and Tuluá have
Valle_del_Cauca_Department
International football competition
winners would qualify for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín were the three cities chosen to host the competition on 20
2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
2024_FIFA_U-20_Women's_World_Cup
Football club
América de Cali Femenino, commonly known as América Femenino, is the women's association football section of América de Cali based in the city of Cali, Colombia
América_de_Cali_(women)
U.S. state
bred griffins for war. Abbreviations of the state's name include CA, Cal, Cali, Calif, and US-CA. California was one of the most culturally and linguistically
California
Artist in California, US
Cali DeWitt (born Michael Andrew DeWitt) is an artist, designer, and blogger who lives in Los Angeles. Dewitt was born in Sidney, British Columbia, on
Cali_DeWitt
Colombian drug lord (1939–2022)
1939 – 31 May 2022) was a Colombian drug lord and one of the leaders of the Cali Cartel. Orejuela formed the cartel with his brother, Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela
Gilberto_Rodríguez_Orejuela
San Francisco professional swimming club (2019–2021)
The Cali Condors were a professional swimming club and one of the original eight clubs of the International Swimming League. The team was based in San
Cali_Condors
Archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
Workshop Held in Rayong, Thailand, Oct. 26–28, 1987 (Conference proceeding). Cali, Colombia: CIAT. p. 261. OCLC 19544717. Bacusmo, Jose L. (2001). "Status
Philippines
American businessman
John J. Cali (August 8, 1918 – February 1, 2014) was an American businessman, real estate developer, and philanthropist. Cali was born in Tercio, Colorado
John_J._Cali
American rapper (born 1989)
misogynistic lyrics". At this time, Tyga collaborated with singer Sabi on her song "Cali Love". Hotel California was released on April 9, 2013. The album featured
Tyga
Topics referred to by the same term
John Cali may refer to: John J. Cali (1918–2014), American real estate developer John F. Cali (1928–1992), American politician in the New Jersey General
John_Cali
Italian footballer (born 1997)
Aimone Calì (born 11 February 1997) is an Italian football player who plays for Serie D club Valmontone. In his youth career he represented Roma and Lazio
Aimone_Calì
Colombian private higher education institution founded in 1930
Society of Jesus, with its main facilities in Bogotá and a second campus in Cali. "La Javeriana", as it is known by its students, has traditionally educated
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Pontificia_Universidad_Javeriana
Canadian actress (born 1999)
Natasha Calis (born 27 March 1999) is a Canadian actress known best for her role in the 2012 supernatural horror film The Possession, where she plays
Natasha_Calis
Colombian painter (1924-1998)
1998 in Cali, Colombia), was a Colombian painter and sculptor. His most well-known sculpture, El Gato del Río, is a famous landmark of Cali, Colombia
Hernando_Tejada
Colombian drug lord (1943-1996)
Buitrago, Londoño was a leader of the Cali Cartel. Londoño and the Rodríguez Orejuela brothers formed the Cali Cartel in the 1970s. They were primarily
José_Santacruz
Market capitalization change. September 21, 2020 FOXF Fox Factory CLI Mack-Cali Realty Market capitalization change. September 1, 2020 LAD Lithia Motors
List_of_S&P_400_companies
Canadian rugby union player
Cali Martinez (born 13 October 1996) is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position
Cali_Martinez
2010 single by Cali Swag District
"Teach Me How to Dougie" is the debut single by American hip hop group Cali Swag District. The song was written by Chanti Glee, Cahron Childs, Corey Fowler
Teach_Me_How_to_Dougie
2010 single by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy
"Back from Cali" is the second single and fourth track from Slash's self-titled solo album. It is one of the two songs on the album to feature Alter Bridge
Back_from_Cali
Somaliland opposition leader
Hersi Ali Haji Hassan (Somali: Xirsi Cali Xaaji Xasan, born 1968) is a Somaliland politician and the current chairman of the Waddani party, the ruling
Hersi_Ali_Haji_Hassan
American baseball player (born 1978)
Carmen Salvatore Cali (born November 2, 1978) is an American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Cali graduated in 1997 from Naples High School
Carmen_Cali
World Games medalists
The 2013 World Games were held in Cali, Colombia, from July 25 to August 4, 2013. "World Games 2013 Cali result books". worldgames2013.sportresult.com
List of 2013 World Games medal winners
List_of_2013_World_Games_medal_winners
French sprinter
Stéphane Cali (born 26 April 1972 in Paris) is a retired French athlete who specialised in the sprinting events. He won the bronze medal in the 60 metres
Stéphane_Cali
Hip hop dance
in Southern California taught the future members of Cali Swag District how to do the dance. Cali Swag District recorded the song "Teach Me How to Dougie"
Dougie
2011 tennis event results
Polona Hercog was the defending champion, but chose to not compete this year. Irina-Camelia Begu defeated Laura Pous Tió in the final 6–3, 77–61. Arantxa
2011_Copa_Bionaire_–_Singles
Colombian National Army division
National Army division based in the city of Cali consisting of four brigades: the 3rd Brigade based in Cali, the 8th Brigade based in Armenia, the 23rd
3rd_Division_(Colombia)
American teen sitcom
Beck and Ron Hart, that the final season would be called Liv and Maddie: Cali Style. They also stated that the fourth and final season would premiere on
Liv_and_Maddie
Municipality and city in Andean Region, Colombia
kilometres (17 mi) east of Cali, the department's capital, Palmira is the second largest city in the department behind Cali, with a population of over
Palmira,_Valle_del_Cauca
1999 single by Harlem World
Cali Chronic, also known by its edited title Cali, is the second and final single released by the rap group Harlem World, produced by D-Dot. The single
Cali_Chronic
Association football club in Colombia
these results, Deportes Tolima qualified to the final against Deportivo Cali on away goals scored after tying Junior on points and goals scored. Tolima
Deportes_Tolima
President of Somalia from 1967 to 1969
Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke (Somali: Cabdirashiid Cali Sharmaarke, Arabic: عبد الرشيد علي شرماركي) (8 June 1919 – 15 October 1969), was the first Prime Minister
Abdirashid_Shermarke
International football competition
3 February 1980 (1980-02-03) Cali 3 February 1980 (1980-02-03) Cali 3 February 1980 (1980-02-03) Barranquilla 6 February 1980 (1980-02-06) Cali 6 February 1980 (1980-02-06)
1980 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament
1980_CONMEBOL_Pre-Olympic_Tournament
Colombian crime bosses
turned their attention to the Cali Cartel. The campaign began in the summer of 1995, leading to the arrest of several Cali leaders; Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela
Drug_barons_of_Colombia
Somaliland politician
Ali Omar Mohamed (Somali: Cali Cumar Maxamed, Arabic: علي عمر محمد) also known as Ali Horhor (Cali Xoor Xoor) was a Berbera Port's longest serving manager
Ali_Omar_Mohamed
2025 album by EsDeeKid
Singles from Rebel "LV Sandals" Released: 6 February 2025 "Phantom" Released: 7 March 2025 "4 Raws" Released: 20 June 2025 "Cali Man" Released: 20 June 2025
Rebel_(mixtape)
Metrocuadrado (in Spanish). 2017-04-19. Retrieved 2022-11-01. emporis.com - Torre De Cali Heraldo, El (30 November 2021). "'The Icon', el edificio de 175 metros que
List of tallest buildings in Colombia
List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Colombia
Liga DIMAYOR football season
Doradas Alianza América de Cali Atlético Bucaramanga Bogotá Boyacá Chicó Cúcuta Deportivo Deportes Tolima Deportivo Cali Deportivo Pasto Deportivo Pereira
2026_Liga_DIMAYOR
Topics referred to by the same term
Giuseppe Cali may refer to: Giuseppe Calì, Maltese painter Giuseppe Calì (golfer), Italian golfer This disambiguation page lists articles about people
Giuseppe_Cali
Colombian footballer (born 1997)
beginning his career in Colombia with Patriotas, he moved to América de Cali, where he won the Categoría Primera A in 2020. He later joined Santa Fe before
Jhon_Arias_(footballer)
Colombian footballer (born 2005)
2020, she moved to Deportivo Cali where she won another Colombian league title in 2021. This achievement qualified Cali for the 2021 Copa Libertadores
Linda_Caicedo
Church in Cali, Colombia
Peter the Apostle in Cali (Spanish: Catedral de San Pedro Apóstol) also called the Metropolitan Cathedral of Cali or simply the Cali Cathedral, is the mother
St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Cali
St._Peter_the_Apostle_Cathedral,_Cali
Colombian drug dealer (1950–1987)
in the U.S., and then at some point switched allegiance to the Colombian Cali Cartel. In 1986, Salazar was indicted by a U.S. federal grand jury for conspiracy
Rafa_Salazar
CALI
CALI
Girl/Female
Muslim
Excellent (Name of the wife of caliph Harun al Rashid)
Boy/Male
Muslim
Successor, Caliph
Boy/Male
Muslim
Lion, Title of caliph Ali
Boy/Male
Muslim
Name of caliph uthmans father, Forgiving person
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Greek
Most Beautiful; Diminutive of Calista
Girl/Female
Greek American
Most beautiful. Calista was a Mythological Arcadian who transformed into a she-bear, then into...
Surname or Lastname
English or Scottish
English or Scottish : unexplained. The name is recorded in VA from the 18th century on. It could be a variant of English Calf(e) (see Califf), or a reduced and altered form of Scottish McAlpine.
Boy/Male
Indian
Celebrated Abbasid caliph
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of English Calf(e), a nickname from Middle English calf ‘calf’.The name was brought to Roxbury, MA, by Robert Calfe (1648–1719), from Stanstead, England. He is buried in the Eustis Street Burying Ground in Boston.
Boy/Male
Latin
Name given to Gaius Ceasar when he was a child.
Male
Arthurian
, a sword of king Arthur's.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Celebrated Abbasid caliph
Boy/Male
Irish
Powerful warrior.
Boy/Male
Indian
Lion, Title of caliph Ali
Boy/Male
Indian
Name of caliph uthmans father, Forgiving person
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a fleet runner, from Old French pie de lievre ‘hare’s foot’.German : occupational name for a calibrator (someone who checked weights and measures), from an agent derivative of Middle Low German pegel ‘mark or measure for gauging fluids’, ‘gauge’.
Female
English
English name derived from the Spanish word, calida, CALIDA means "hot."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of various places so named. Those in Cheshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Warwickshire are named from an Old English wilig ‘willow’ + Old English lēah ‘wood’, ‘clearing’; one in Devon probably has Old English wīðig ‘willow’ as the first element, while one in Surrey has Old English wēoh ‘(pre-Christian) temple’.English : variant spelling of Willy 2.English : Isaac Willey is recorded in Boston, MA, in 1640, and went on to be one of the founders of New London, CT. His descendent Samuel Hopkins Willey (1821–1914) was one of the founders of the College of California at Berkeley in 1860.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Successor, Viceroy, Caliph
Boy/Male
Muslim
Life name of the second caliph
CALI
CALI
Male
Babylonian
, devoted to Ni (Neith).
Boy/Male
Muslim
Intelligent, Courteous
Male
Serbian
(Ðдријан) Serbian and Slovene form of Latin Adrianus, ADRIJAN means "from Hadria."Â
Girl/Female
Hindu
Smile
Boy/Male
Tamil
South india local God
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Finds Joy in Knowledge
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Parsi
Paradise
Girl/Female
Latin
From the Aegean sea.
Girl/Female
Indian, Marathi
Snow
Boy/Male
Greek
Son of Apollo.
CALI
CALI
CALI
CALI
CALI
a.
Of or pertaining to Calippus, an Athenian astronomer.
n.
The office, dignity, or government of a caliph or of the caliphs.
n.
Same as Caliph, Caliphate, etc.
a.
Of or pertaining to California.
n.
Alt. of Califate
n.
An hemipterous insect (Murgantia histrionica) which injures the cabbage and other garden plants; -- called also calico bug and harlequin cabbage bug.
a.
Of or pertaining to calisthenics.
pl.
of Calico
a.
Made of, or having the appearance of, calico; -- often applied to an animal, as a horse or cat, on whose body are large patches of a color strikingly different from its main color.
n.
A native or inhabitant of California.
n. pl.
An instrument, usually resembling a pair of dividers or compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter or thickness of bodies, as of work shaped in a lathe or planer, timber, masts, shot, etc.; or the bore of firearms, tubes, etc.; -- called also caliper compasses, or caliber compasses.
n.
The process of estimating the caliber a tube, as of a thermometer tube, in order to graduate it to a scale of degrees; also, more generally, the determination of the true value of the spaces in any graduated instrument.
a.
Alt. of Caliculate
n.
Plain white cloth made from cotton, but which receives distinctive names according to quality and use, as, super calicoes, shirting calicoes, unbleached calicoes, etc.
n.
The diameter of the bore, as a cannon or other firearm, or of any tube; or the weight or size of the projectile which a firearm will carry; as, an 8 inch gun, a 12-pounder, a 44 caliber.
n.
The calico bass.
n.
Alt. of Calibre
n.
See Caligraphy.
v. i.
To ascertain the caliber of, as of a thermometer tube; also, more generally, to determine or rectify the graduation of, as of the various standards or graduated instruments.