tangy

adj

tangy

adj

/ˈtæŋiː/

Etymology From tang + -y.

1

Having a sharp, pungent flavor.

  • Christmas queen Mary Berry's aubergine five-nut roast, from her Christmas Collection, is, as the name suggests, rather more focused on the nut side of things. Breadcrumbs play second fiddle to a medley of almonds, Brazils, chestnuts, pine nuts and pistachios which, although tangy with lemon juice and garlic, is outrageously dense. A single slice of this could leave you supine in front of the Queen's speech without even the wherewithal to reach for the remote control.2011 December 15, Felicity Cloake, “How to cook the perfect nut roast”, in Guardian:
Derived terms
tangily, tanginess

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