Main Entry: pi·quant

Pronunciation: \ˈpē-kənt, -ˌkänt; ˈpi-kwənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle French, from present participle of piquer

Date: 1630

1 : agreeably stimulating to the palate; especially : spicy
2 : engagingly provocative; also : having a lively arch charm

synonyms see pungent

— pi·quant·ly adverb

— pi·quant·ness noun