calamari
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for calamari, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Squid served as food, often cut into rings and fried.
Synonyms
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use calamari
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Italian calamari, the plural of calamaro, going back to Latin calamarius (related to calamus, "reed" or "pen"), likely from the squid's ink and pen-shaped internal shell.
Full origin of calamari →Frequently asked questions
What does “calamari” mean?
The word “calamari” means squid served as food, often cut into rings and fried. In plain terms, the culinary name for squid, especially when breaded and fried.
How do you pronounce “calamari”?
“Calamari” is pronounced ka-luh-MAH-ree (/kæləˈmɑːɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “calamari” in a sentence?
Here is “calamari” used in a sentence: “We shared a plate of crispy fried calamari as a starter.”
What part of speech is “calamari”?
“Calamari” is a noun.
Where does the word “calamari” come from?
The word “calamari” comes from Latin. From Italian calamari, the plural of calamaro, going back to Latin calamarius (related to calamus, "reed" or "pen"), likely from the squid's ink and pen-shaped internal shell.