Definition of Piqunt
Pi"quant (?), a. [F., p. pr. of
piquer to prick or sting. See Pike.] Stimulating to
the taste; giving zest; tart; sharp; pungent; as, a piquant
anecdote. "As piquant to the tongue as salt."
Addison. "Piquant railleries." Gov. of
Tongue.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- engaging; charming
- favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; stimulating
- (archaic) causing hurt feelings; scathing
- with strong spice; spicily
- the degree to which something is piquant
French
- piquant
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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