noun
- 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.