piquancy

Meanings

• The quality of being sharp and stimulating to the senses.

  - "The spicy food had a piquancy that left us sweating."
  - "The lemon zest added a wonderful piquancy to the dessert."

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Rhymes

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piquant , quaint , paint , tain , gain , rain

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Homophones

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1. Peak () :
   

2. Beak () :
   

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Variants

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piquancies , piquancy

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Adjective: Used to describe the quality of being sharp and stimulating to the senses in a particular thing or situation. For example, 'The spicy food had a piquant flavor.' or 'The suspenseful scene in the movie had a piquant atmosphere.'.

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Etymology

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From French piquant, from piquer 'to prick', 'to pierce' (figuratively, 'to stimulate'), perhaps influenced by the similar-sounding French word poignant, meaning 'poignant' or 'piercing' in emotion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spiciness: The degree of heat, pungency, or zestiness that is perceived when eating or tasting a particular food or spice. Spiciness can be achieved through the use of various spices, such as chili peppers, cayenne pepper, ginger, or garlic, as well as through the use of other heat sources, such as hot oil or hot water.

2. Zestiness: The degree of citrusy, tangy, or bright flavor that is perceived when eating or tasting a particular food or ingredient. Zestiness can be achieved through the use of various citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, oranges, as well as through the use of other ingredients, such as zest, juice, or rind.

3. Pungency: The degree of sharp, biting, or irritating flavor or sensation that is perceived when eating or tasting a particular food or ingredient. Pungency can be achieved through the use of various spices, such as chili peppers, ginger, or garlic, as well as through the use of other heat sources, such as hot oil or hot water.

4. Heat: The sensation of warmth or hotness that is perceived when coming into contact with a source of heat, such as a flame, a hot surface, or a hot liquid. Heat can also be described in terms of its temperature, which is a measure of the degree of heat that is present. Temperature is typically measured in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.

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Culture

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Piquancy has been used in various cultural contexts to describe the quality of being sharp and stimulating to the senses. For example, in the culinary arts, piquancy is often used to describe the spiciness or zestiness of a particular dish. In literature, piquancy is sometimes used to describe the intrigue or suspense of a particular scene or plot. In music, piquancy is sometimes used to describe the sharpness or intensity of a particular melody or harmony. In art, piquancy is sometimes used to describe the intrigue or allure of a particular artwork, such as a painting, sculpture, or photograph.

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