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piquance

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun piquance has 1 sense
  1. nip, piquance, piquancy, tang, tanginess, zest - a tart spiciness
    --1 is a kind of spiciness, spice, spicery

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Piquance


Definition:

Piquance refers to a pleasantly sharp and tangy taste or flavor that adds zest and excitement to food or drink.


Senses & Usages:

  1. Noun: a quality or flavor that adds excitement or liveliness
  2. Example: The chef's secret sauce gave the dish just the right piquance it needed.

  3. Noun: the degree to which food or drink is spicy and stimulating to the taste buds
  4. Example: The chili peppers added a delightful piquance to the soup.

  5. Noun: the overall stimulating and captivating character of a person or thing
  6. Example: The movie lacked piquance, leaving the audience unimpressed.

  7. Adjective: having a pleasantly sharp or tangy taste
  8. Example: The salad dressing was prepared with just the right amount of piquance.


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