noun
- a large dark purple olive with a smooth pit, originally from Kalamata, Greece, often used in Mediterranean cuisine
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the variety; commonly used in salads and as a table olive
Examples
- She added kalamata olives to her Greek salad.
- The recipe calls for pitted kalamata olives.
- Kalamata olives are known for their rich, fruity flavor.
- We bought a jar of kalamata olives at the market.
- The Mediterranean platter included kalamata olives and feta cheese.