noun
- Plural of calamari; squid prepared as food, typically sliced into rings and fried or grilled.
Usage: Often used in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines.; The singular form 'calamari' is also commonly used as a mass noun in English.
Examples
- The restaurant serves crispy fried calamars with lemon and garlic sauce.
- We ordered calamars as an appetizer at the Italian restaurant.
- Grilled calamars are a popular dish along the Mediterranean coast.
- The calamars were tender and flavorful, cooked to perfection.
- She loves calamars but prefers them grilled rather than fried.