pique[2]
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 pique n. Pronunciation: ' pēk Function: noun Date: 1592 : a transient feeling of wounded vanity : RESENTMENT <a fit of pique > synonyms see OFFENSE ]]> 2 pique n. Function: transitive verb Inflected Form:   piqued ; piqu·ing Etymology: French piquer, literally, to prick ― more at PIKE Date: 1669 1 : to arouse anger or resentment in : IRRITATE <what pique s linguistic conservatives ― T. H. Middleton> 2 a : to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff <sly remarks to pique their curiosity> b : PRIDE <he pique s himself on his skill as a cook> synonyms see PROVOKE ]]> pi·qué n. Variant: or pi·que Pronunciation: pi- ' kā, ' pē- ˌ Function: noun Etymology: French piqué, from past participle of piquer to prick, quilt Date: 1852 1 : a durable ribbed clothing fabric of cotton, rayon, or silk 2 : decoration of a tortoiseshell or ivory object with inlaid fragments of gold or silver]]>