tangs
Pungent taste notes
Tangs are sharp projecting points, prongs, or extensions.
The tang of a knife is the metal portion that extends into the handle, securing the blade.
A distinct sharp flavor is also a tang: the tang of citrus, a tangy cheese.
The word suggests something that bites or penetrates—whether physically or on the palate.
Tang fish, also called surgeonfish, have scalpel-like spines near their tails.
Pierce with teeth
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
- pungencySharp smell or taste
- tartnessAcidic sharpness in taste
- sournessAcidic taste quality
acidity · sharpness · kick · zing · piquancy · edge · punch · bitterness
Something that extends outward
- prongPointed projecting part
- shankLower leg segment
- spikeSharp rise or point
- pointExact location or meaning
extension · stem · blade · socket · handle · fork · harpoon · arrowhead
Citrus with segments
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
yuzu · kumquat · bergamot · pomelo · mandarin · clementine · satsuma · citron
Fifth taste sensation
- savorinessAppetizing taste quality
- aftertasteResidual flavor perception
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- tasteFlavor perception ability
mouthfeel · finish · bouquet · nose · aroma · richness · depth · complexity
bite
Pierce with teeth
sourness · acidity · sharpness · kick · zing · piquancy · edge · punch · bitterness · astringency
projection
Something that extends outward
point · extension · stem · blade · socket · handle · fork · harpoon · arrowhead · fishhook
orange
Citrus with segments
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
tangerine · yuzu · kumquat · bergamot · pomelo · mandarin · clementine · satsuma · citron · zest
umami
Fifth taste sensation
- savorinessAppetizing taste quality
- aftertasteResidual flavor perception
- palateOral cavity ceiling
taste · mouthfeel · finish · bouquet · nose · aroma · richness · depth · complexity · seasoning
- Tangssurgeonfish, doctorfish
- reef fishclownfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, damselfish, surgeonfish
- Reef Aquariumsreef tank, corals, saltwater, salinity, clownfish
- swordssword, sabres, longsword, rapier, saber
- aquarium petsgoldfish, guppies, tetras, neon tetra, bettas
tangsblandness
Absence of distinctive qualities
mildness · flatness · tastelessness · flavorlessness · insipidness
- in a tangle
- sweet and tangy
- Wu-Tang ClanMartial-arts-themed rap collective
- blue tangTropical marine fish, oval-shaped
- tangy flavorSharp, acidic taste quality
- tangy tasteSharp, acidic flavor sensation
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