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kalamata olive

or ca·la·ma·ta olive

[kah-luh-mah-tuh]
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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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Also called kal·a·ma·ta.
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British Dictionary definitions for kalamata olive

kalamata olive

calamata olive

noun
  1. an aubergine-coloured Greek olive
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Word Origin

Greek
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