calamary

/'kæləməri/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A squid, especially when considered as a food item: "Calamary" refers to a type of squid, particularly in the context of being prepared and eaten as food. It is often associated with Italian cuisine.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The restaurant's specialty is fried calamary served with a lemon wedge.
    • For the seafood pasta, the chef uses fresh calamary.
Advanced Usage
  • The term "calamary" is less common in everyday English than its variant "calamari." It is primarily used in culinary contexts.
    • The menu listed "calamary fritti" as an appetizer.
Variants and Related Words
  • Calamari (n): The more common variant of the word, meaning squid as food.
    • We ordered a plate of calamari with marinara sauce.
Synonyms
  • Squid (n): The marine animal itself, which can be used for food.
  • Cuttlefish (n): A related marine animal, though not identical, sometimes confused with squid.
Noun
  1. (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food

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