Definition of "calamari" [calamari]

• Squid prepared as food. (noun)

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• "Again, it made me nervous, because basically, spicy calamari is Korean oh-jing-uh bokkeum, a tasty tangle of squid, vegetables, and ever so sweetened super spicy ggoh-choo-jahng sauce."
• "Calamari, $2,95, had a great crunch but the calamari was a bit chewy and not fresh."
• "But overall the calamari is a very good appetizer."