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tang
1[ tang ]
noun
- a strong taste or flavor.
Synonyms:
- the distinctive flavor or quality of a thing.
- a pungent or distinctive odor.
- a touch or suggestion of something; slight trace.
Synonyms: ,
- a long and slender projecting strip, tongue, or prong forming part of an object, as a chisel, file, or knife, and serving as a means of attachment for another part, as a handle or stock.
- a surgeonfish.
verb (used with object)
- to furnish with a tang.
tang
2[ tang ]
T'ang
3[ tahng ]
noun
- a dynasty in China, a.d. 618–907, marked by territorial expansion, the invention of printing, and the high development of poetry.
Tang
1/ æŋ /
noun
- the imperial dynasty of China from 618–907 ad
tang
2/ æŋ /
noun
- a strong taste or flavour
the tang of the sea
- a pungent or characteristic smell
the tang of peat fires
- a trace, touch, or hint of something
a tang of cloves in the apple pie
- the pointed end of a tool, such as a chisel, file, knife, etc, which is fitted into a handle, shaft, or stock
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tang1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tang1
Example Sentences
I swapped cream cheese for mascarpone in the frosting, which has less tang and more creamy depth.
Cream cheese provides the base; vanilla adds warmth and aroma; salt sharpens the flavors; and sugar rounds out the tang.
The creamy richness of the mayo complements the sharp tang and spice of the giardiniera, transforming any dish it touches.
The alliums show up in full force: raw red onion for bite, pickled red onion for tang, scallions for freshness.
The sharp tang of the tar and the musty, earthy smell of the observation pits meant a day of play and exploration.
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