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pointu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pointed adj Having a sharp end.
  • pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
  • sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.

Senses

pointu is used for these senses in English:

  • pungent (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
  • sharp Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.

pointed — full definition

  1. adj Having a sharp end.
  2. adj Clearly and deliberately directed at someone or something, often critically.

Related French words