1. plural of kalamata; a type of large, dark purple olive from Greece, typically brined and used in cooking or as a table olive.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; singular is 'kalamata'.; Also spelled 'calamata' in some contexts.

Examples

• The Greek salad was topped with crumbled feta cheese and kalamatas.
• She bought a jar of kalamatas from the specialty food store.
• Kalamatas have a rich, slightly fruity flavor that works well in Mediterranean dishes.
• The recipe calls for pitted kalamatas mixed into the tapenade.
• These kalamatas are imported directly from Greece.