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piquant in Italian

piquant in Italian is piccante, vespigno — piquant means sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.

piquant in Italian

piccante
adj
Stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming. [from 17th c.]
piccante
adj
Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy. [from 17th c.]
vespigno
adj
Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy. [from 17th c.]

What does "piquant" mean?

  1. adj Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.
  2. adj Lively and interesting in an attractive way.
  3. adj Pleasantly sharp or tangy to the taste.
  4. adj Hot and burning to the taste, as with chilli or strong spices.
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What is "piquant" in Italian?
"piquant" in Italian is piccante, vespigno. piquant means: Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.
Are there other ways to say "piquant" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "piquant": piccante, vespigno.
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