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piquant in Italian

piquant in Italian is piccante, vespigno — piquant means causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.

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 Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.
  2. adj Stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming.
  3. adj Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy.
  4. adj Producing a burning sensation due to the presence of chilies or similar spices; spicy, hot.
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What is "piquant" in Italian?

"piquant" in Italian is piccante, vespigno. piquant means: Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.

Are there other ways to say "piquant" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "piquant": piccante, vespigno.

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