Meaning & use
Calamata
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A variant spelling of "Kalamata," describing a large, dark purple, almond-shaped Greek olive known for its rich, fruity flavor.
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The salad was topped with calamata olives, feta, and a drizzle of olive oil.
She bought a jar of calamata olives to bring to the Mediterranean-themed potluck.
A note on using this word
The name derives from Kalamata, a city in southern Greece where the olive variety is traditionally grown; both spellings appear on food packaging.
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