transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpē-kənt, -ˌkänt; ˈpi-kwənt ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from present participle of piquer
Date: 1630
1. : agreeably stimulating to the palate ; especially : spicy
2. : engagingly provocative ; also : having a lively arch charm
Synonyms: see pungent
• pi·quant·ly adverb
• pi·quant·ness noun