πικάντικος — meaning in English

English meaning

• hot adj Having or giving off a high temperature.
• spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
• tangy adj Having a sharp, zesty flavor.

Senses

πικάντικος is used for these senses in English:

• hot (of food) Spicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.
• spicy Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

hot — full definition

1. adj Having or giving off a high temperature.
2. adj Very attractive or sexually appealing.
3. adj Extremely popular, in demand, or currently exciting.
4. adj Spicy or pungent in taste.
5. adj Live, active, or ready for use — for example, a hot microphone or a live electrical wire.

spicy — full definition

1. adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
2. adjective Lively, scandalous, or mildly racy — used for talk, gossip, or behavior.

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