Etymological root
piquer
Middle French
Words from this root(3)
piquant
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/ˈpikənt/
pleasantly sharp or appetizing in taste, or stimulating to the mind
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pique
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/pik/
a feeling of irritation or resentment; to stimulate interest or arouse
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pike
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/paɪk/
a long-bodied predatory freshwater fish, or a long-shafted spear
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