Category:Piquant

Pi"quant, a. Etym: [f., p.pr. of piquer to prick or sting. See pike.]

Defn: stimulating to the taste; giving zest; tart; sharp; pungent; As, a piquant anecdote. "as piquant to the tongue as salt." Addison. "piquant railleries." Gov. of tongue.