piquantness

Variant of piquant

piquant definition

pi·quant (pē′kənt, -känt, -kwənt)

adjective

  1. agreeably pungent or stimulating to the taste; pleasantly sharp or biting
  2. exciting agreeable interest or curiosity; stimulating; provocative
  3. Archaic piercing or stinging; bitter

Etymology: Fr, prp. of piquer, to prick, sting: see pike

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