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Calamari: meaning, definitions and examples

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calamari

 

[ หŒkรฆlษ™หˆmษ‘หri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seafood dish

Calamari refers to the culinary dish made from squid, which is commonly served fried or grilled. It is popular in Mediterranean cuisine and often enjoyed as an appetizer. The dish is typically seasoned with various spices and served with sauces like marinara or aioli. Calamari is not only cherished for its taste but also for its unique texture, which can vary depending on the cooking method. In various cultures, calamari can be prepared in different ways, including stuffing and braising.

Synonyms

fried squid, seafood, squid

Examples of usage

  • We ordered calamari as an appetizer.
  • The restaurant's calamari was perfectly fried.
  • She loves calamari with garlic sauce.
  • They served calamari with a side of lemon.

Translations

Translations of the word "calamari" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calamares

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฒเคพเคฎเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tintenfisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cumi-cumi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปัŒะผะฐั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kalmar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calamars

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calamares

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalamar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์ง•์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงู„ุงู…ุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chobotnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chobotnice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฑฟ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lignji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรกlf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะปัŒะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalamar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calamares

Etymology

The term 'calamari' originates from the Italian language, where 'calamaro' means 'squid.' This word can be traced back to the Latin term 'calamarium,' which refers to a pen or ink-holder, derived from 'calamus,' meaning 'reed' or 'pen.' Historically, squid has been consumed in various cultures since ancient times, but the popularity of calamari as an appetizer in restaurants surged in the late 20th century, particularly in Western cuisine. As globalization spread culinary styles, calamari became well-known in many countries, leading to its status as a favorite seafood dish in various regions, particularly along the Mediterranean coast.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,379, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.