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PIQUANTLY
piquantly, spicily
(adverb) with strong spices; in a spicy manner; “the soup was spicily flavored”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
piquantly (comparative more piquantly, superlative most piquantly)
In a piquant manner; with piquancy.
Source: Wiktionary
Pi"quant*ly, adv.
Definition: In a piquant manner.
PIQUANT
Pi"quant, a. Etym: [F., p.pr. of piquer to prick or sting. See Pike.]
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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