picante

American  

[pi-kahn-tey, pee-kahn-te] / pɪˈkɑn teɪ, piˈkɑn tɛ /

adjective

1. prepared so as to be very hot and spicy, especially with a hot and spicy sauce.

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noun

plural

picantes

1. any food that is very hot and spicy, especially a hot sauce.

Etymology

Origin of picante

< Spanish: spicy, hot, past participle of picar to prick, bite; pique ¹, piquant

Example Sentences

The platter consists of burnt ends, cornbread, pulled pork, coleslaw and smoked picante.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2022

"The pizza features mozzarella, tomato, soppressata picante, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a hefty drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey, which is drizzled on the pie when it's bubbly and fresh out of the oven," wrote Song.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2021

The meats are folded around a pocket of lettuce, provolone picante, tomatoes and onions, then dressed simply with olive oil and vinegar.

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2018

The show's Latin-flavored music has a zesty kick, but even more picante are the fast one-liners by Salinas, a member of the irrepressible Chicano comedy group Culture Clash.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2012

When simply boiled in water it is insipid, but is very savory when cooked as a picante.

From Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests by Ross, Thomasina