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 : spicy2: engagingly provocative ; also : having a lively arch charm

synonyms see pungent

— pi·quant·ly adverb

— pi·quant·ness noun