kalamata olive

American  

[kah-luh-mah-tuh] / ˌkɑ ləˈmɑ tə /

Or calamata olive

noun

1. a purplish-black, almond-shaped olive with a fruity flavor and meaty texture, often split and cured in brine and packed in vinegar.

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kalamata olive British  

/ ˌkæləˈmɑːtə /

noun

1. an aubergine-coloured Greek olive

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Etymology

Origin of kalamata olive

First recorded in 1920–25; named after Kalamáta, a seaport on the southwestern Peloponnesus, Greece

Example Sentences

Flavors are expanding beyond dusty stalwarts like pineapple to include kalamata olive, habanero chile or cumin.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2018

Take slices of kalamata olive bread buttered on one side in the oven to broil.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2016