word
Food
French
Piquant
PEE-kunt
/ˈpiːkənt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Piquant
Dictionary meaning
Having a pleasantly sharp or spicy flavour; also lively and interesting.
History and origin
French
Examples
- The piquant mustard dressing cut through the richness of the duck.
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. From French 'piquer' (to sting, prick).
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