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tangtang /tæŋ/ noun [singular]   tangOrigin: 1400-1500 tang ‘sharp point’ (14-20 centuries), from a Scandinavian language - The lemon added a nice tang to the sauce.
- For the most part the tangs are herbivorous and constantly graze algae.
- He never asked how is the tang, how is the parrot fish.
- Holly and birch have a clean tang.
- It savoured the tang of Biff's own saliva, similarly flavoured, like a waxing and ebbing tide inside his mouth.
- She smelled the tang of fear in her nostrils and the taste of it in her mouth.
- She was sticky with his blood, could smell the metallic tang of spilled life.
- Tarragon: Another strongly aromatic herb, tarragon has a hint of licorice and a subtle tang.
- The tang of some wild herb hung in the air: rosemary perhaps.
with a sour taste► sour food that is sour , especially fruit, has a taste that stings your tongue slightly, like a lemon does: · The strawberries are a little sour - you may need to put sugar on them.· Kvass is a mild beer that is sometimes used in Russian cooking for its sour flavor. ► tart fruits that are tart , especially apples, sting your tongue and make water come into your mouth: · This tart citrus dressing is great on salads.· Red currants are quite tart and usually need sugar or honey. ► sharp having a strong but pleasant taste that stings your tongue: · The drink had a very sharp lemony taste.· I like this marmalade. It's very sharp.· The lemon juice gives the dressing its sharp flavour. ► tangy having a fresh, pleasant taste that stings your tongue slightly: · The orange juice had a delicious tangy taste.· We made a tangy mayonnaise from yoghurt and honey. ► Tastesacid, adjectiveacidic, adjectivebitter, adjectivebittersweet, adjectivebland, adjectivechalky, adjectivechocolatey, adjectivefishy, adjectivefloury, adjectivefoul, adjectivegamey, adjectivegamy, adjectiveminty, adjectivemoreish, adjectivenutty, adjectivepalatable, adjectivepalate, nounpeppery, adjectiveplummy, adjectiveripe, adjectivesavour, nounsavoury, adjectivesharp, adjectivesmooth, adjectivesoapy, adjectivesour, adjectivespearmint, nounsweet, adjectivesweet-and-sour, adjectivesweetness, nountang, nountaste, verbvanilla, adjectivevinegary, adjectivezing, noun a taste or smell that is pleasantly strong or sharp:  The beer had a sharp, bitter tang.tang of the salty tang of the sea the tang of fresh lemons—tangy adjective: tangy orange cake |