Definition of "piquancy" [pi•quan•cy]

• The degree to which something is piquant, stimulating or exciting. (noun)

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• "The scale used to measure chile pepper piquancy is called the Scoville scale."
• "But what this sauce lacked in piquancy, it made up for it in creamy comfort and a taste so smooth I’d always order an extra bowl on the side."
• "¹ Scoville Heat Unit, a system of measurement for establishing the "piquancy" of a chili pepper."