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piquant

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Adjective

  1. Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.
  2. Stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming.
  3. Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy.
  4. Producing a burning sensation due to the presence of chilies or similar spices; spicy, hot.

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