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The word "piquant" first appeared in English in the 16th century. It is derived from the French adjective "piquant," which in turn comes from the Latin verb "picāre," meaning "to prick, sting, or pierce."
The Proto-Indo-European root *pik- also appears in other words related to sharpness, such as "pick," "pike," and "pinch."
Etymology Pike is derived from the Middle English word pike which is in turn derived
Etymology Pike is derived from the Middle English word pike which is in turn derived
Etymology Pike is derived from the Middle English word pike which is in turn derived
Etymology Middle English pikance from Anglo Norman French picance from Old French pi
Etymology French piquant Latin picāre to prick sting pierce Proto Indo European ro
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