calamari
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əˈmɑr
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| —n | |
| squid cooked for eating, esp cut into rings and fried in batter | |
| [C20: from Italian, pl of calamaro squid, from Latin calamarium pen-case, referring to the squid's internal shell, from Greek kalamos reed] | |
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Word Origin & History
calamari
1560s, from It. calamari, from L. calamarius, lit. "pertaining to a pen," from calamus "a writing pen," lit. "reed." So called from the cuttlefish's pen-like internal shell and perhaps also from its being full of ink.
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Example sentences
Squid, or calamari, is lower in fat and calories than many other protein sources and is beautifully versatile.
The paleontologist's theory was that this killer calamari would capture its prey, drag it down and eat it.
Some common dishes in which squid are found is fried calamari, calamari in marinara sauce and in fish stews.
Delicious food ranges from festival fare to calamari salad to chocolate dipped key lime pie on a stick.
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