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piquant

The correct spelling is piquant.

How to pronounce piquant

/piːˈkɑːnt/
adjective

IPA: /piːˈkɑːnt/

Say it like: Pik-wan-t

The correct spelling is piquant. Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.
  2. 2.Stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming.
  3. 3.Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy.

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