αψύς — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acrid adj Having a sharp, harsh or bitter taste.
- 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.
- spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
- tangy adj Having a sharp, zesty flavor.
Senses
αψύς is used for these senses in English:
- acrid (figurative) Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.
- pungent Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
- sharp Having a strong acrid or acidic taste.
- spicy (of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
acrid — full definition
- adj Having a sharp, harsh or bitter taste.
- adj Sharp and stinging, causing a burning feeling.
- adj Harsh and bitter in a way that stings or annoys.
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