PIQUANCIES Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word piquancies. (close relations)
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| tang | nounn | |||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907 • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure • brown algae seaweed with serrated edges • any of various coarse seaweeds • any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria | ||||||
| zest | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment • a tart spicy quality verb • add herbs or spices to | ||||||
| acidity | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being acidic • the taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth • pH values below 7 | ||||||
| bite | verbv | |||||
noun • a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person • a small amount of solid food; a mouthful • a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin • a light informal meal • (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait • wit having a sharp and caustic quality • a strong odor or taste property • the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws • a portion removed from the whole verb • to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws • cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort • penetrate or cut, as with a knife • deliver a sting to | ||||||
| flavor | nounn | |||||
noun • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • (physics) the six kinds of quarks verb • lend flavor to | ||||||
| gusto | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment | ||||||
| relish | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment • spicy or savory condiment • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth verb • derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | ||||||
| savor | verbv | |||||
noun • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth verb • derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in • have flavor; taste of something • taste appreciatively • give taste to | ||||||
| spice | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative • any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food • the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored verb • make more interesting or flavorful • add herbs or spices to | ||||||
| zing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound • the activeness of an energetic personality | ||||||
| zip | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail • a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential • forceful exertion • a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab verb • close with a zipper • move very fast | ||||||
| piquance | nounn | |||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting | ||||||
| piquantness | nounn | |||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting | ||||||
| nip | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent • a small drink of liquor • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • the property of being moderately cold • a tart spicy quality • a small sharp bite or snip verb • squeeze tightly between the fingers • give a small sharp bite to • sever or remove by pinching or snipping | ||||||
| tanginess | nounn | |||||
noun • a tart spicy quality | ||||||
