Definition
calamatas
noun
- plural of calamata; a type of large, dark purple olive from Greece, typically brined and used in cooking and salads
Usage: Also spelled 'kalamata'; Often used in Mediterranean cuisine
Examples
- She added calamatas to the Greek salad for extra flavor.
- The recipe calls for pitted calamatas and feta cheese.
- These calamatas are imported directly from Greece.
- I prefer calamatas over green olives in my martinis.
- The deli sells both calamatas and Castelvetrano olives.