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   pi·quan·cy

   /ˈpēk(w)ənsē/

   noun

   • 1. a pleasantly sharp and appetizing flavor: "these tomatoes have an intense flavor of great piquancy" Similar spicinesstangspicetastinesssavorinesspungencyedgesharpnesstartnesspepperinesssaltinessbitezestinformal:zingkickpuncharchaic:relishinterestfascinationexcitementvigorvitalitylivelinessspiritcolorsparklezestspicespicinesssharpnessracinesssaltinessprovocativenessbiteedgeinformal:zingpizzazz
   • ▪ the quality of being pleasantly stimulating or exciting: "the tragedy only adds piquancy to the tale"

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   • I

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   • Q

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   • U

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