spicy

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The satisfying beef and chile stew was mildly spicy, which is amazing for a French restaurant.

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  1. adjective Having the flavor, aroma, or quality of spice.
  2. adjective Piquant; zesty: a spicy tomato sauce.
  3. adjective Producing or abounding in spices.
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  • "She likes everything spicy, and has to add spices to everything."
  • It's citrus-y, spicy, and earthy (the annatto is all of the above), not to mention tender (much much more tender than even the best pulled pork.) —  Branded in the 80s!
  • The vegetables are all fairly spicy, and everyone giggles as I blow my nose after eating. —  TravelPod.com Recent Updates
  • The name of the grape, gewürztraminer, means "spicy," but this one didn't quite live up to its name, and came off more as a grapey riesling rather than the perfumey, spicy, tropical, lychee character I expect from a gerwürzt. —  Breaking News from thetimes-tribune.com
  • Dietitian's tip: This salad has both a unique blend of flavors - spicy, sweet and sour - and textures - crispy, chewy and crunchy. —  All MayoClinic.com Topics
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