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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

Piqu'ant, a.

adjective

(pĭk'ant) (Synop., § 130), a. [Fr., p. pr. of piquer, to prick or sting; Sp. picante, It. piccante. See PICK.]

  1. Stimulating to the tongue. “As piquant to the tongue as salt.” Addison.
  2. Sharp; tart; pungent; severe; as, piquant railleries.