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The word Calicut is the anglicized version of the original name Kozhikode. As is common with several place names in Kerala, most non-native speakers find it difficult to pronounce the retroflex approximant in 'Kozhikode', hence the anglicized name. Tipu Sultan, during the conquest of Malabar, unsuccessfully attempted to change the name of the city to Ferozabad. The word Calico is derived from the name of the city of Calicut. It is a type of cotton that is commonly used in soft furnishing. It was one of the first export commodities to Europe. Calico was made by the traditional weavers of Calicut called Chaliyans. |
