squid
calamari
kah-lah-MAH-roh
English 'calamari' comes directly from Italian. 'Calamari in umido' = squid in tomato sauce.
I calamari fritti sono un antipasto tipico.
Fried squid is a typical starter.
Il calamaro rilascia inchiostro per difendersi.
The squid releases ink to defend itself.