When the question is “what’s for dinner?” the Italian word “calamari” makes a nicer-sounding answer than “squid.” And squid for supper sounds better than the scientific “cephalopod,” the class of ...

Calamari is the pluralized version of calamaro, the Italian word for squid. It has a mild flavor, chewy texture, and is sold fresh or frozen at fish markets and grocery stores. Calamari is often deep ...