piquant
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pi·quant

adjective \ˈpē-kənt, -ˌkänt; ˈpi-kwənt\

Definition of PIQUANT

1
: agreeably stimulating to the palate; especially : spicy
2
: engagingly provocative; also : having a lively arch charm
pi·quant·ly adverb
pi·quant·ness noun

Examples of PIQUANT

  1. piquant vegetables seasoned with pepper
  2. He served the fish with a piquant sauce.
  3. a piquant bit of gossip

Origin of PIQUANT

Middle French, from present participle of piquer
First Known Use: 1630

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