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   piquancy

   /ˈpiːk(ə)nsi/

   noun

   • 1. a pleasantly sharp and appetizing flavour; spiciness: "the tangy soy dip gave them a slightly Asian piquancy" Similar spicinesstangspicetastinesssavourinesspungencyedgesharpnesstartnesspepperinesssaltinessbitezestinformal:zingkickpuncharchaic:relishinterestfascinationexcitementvigourvitalitylivelinessspiritcoloursparklezestspicespicinesssharpnessracinesssaltinessprovocativenessbiteedgeinformal:zingpizzazz
   • ▪ the quality of being pleasantly stimulating or exciting; interest: "the tragedy only adds piquancy to the tale"

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     3

   • I

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   • Q

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   • U

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   • A

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