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picante

/piːˈkɑːnteɪ/
pi · can · te
Plural:picantes
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• adjective

1

Having a sharp, hot, or spicy flavor, especially as characteristic of Mexican and Latin American cuisine prepared with chili peppers.

Example

"She ordered the picante salsa to give her tacos an extra kick of heat."

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• noun

1

North American A spicy sauce or salsa made with chopped tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, and spices, generally thinner and smoother in consistency than traditional salsa.

Example

"He poured a generous amount of picante over his scrambled eggs."

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• Rhymes for picante

• Nearby Words

piazza
pic
pica
picante
piccadilly
piccolo
pichiciego

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish picante, the present participle of picar ('to prick, sting, or bite'), which is a cognate of the French-derived English word 'piquant'.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Picante. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/picante
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