spicier; spiciest
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a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
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To keep your mouth from going up in flames, here are the wine styles that work best with spicy food from around the world.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Although the dish itself comes together in minutes, be sure to set aside two hours so that the fish can marinate in a mixture of milk and hot sauce, which adds a spicy note while also mellowing the fishy odor and flavor of the trout.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Although the dish itself comes together in minutes, be sure to set aside two hours so that the fish can marinate in a mixture of milk and hot sauce, which adds a spicy note while also mellowing the fishy odor and flavor of the trout.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spicy. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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