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tang

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[ tang ]

noun

  1. a strong taste or flavor.

    Synonyms:

  2. the distinctive flavor or quality of a thing.
  3. a pungent or distinctive odor.
  4. a touch or suggestion of something; slight trace.

    Synonyms: ,

  5. 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.


verb (used with object)

  1. to furnish with a tang.

tang

2

[ tang ]

noun

  1. a sharp ringing or twanging sound; clang.

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to ring or twang; clang.

T'ang

3
or Tang

[ tahng ]

noun

  1. a dynasty in China, a.d. 618–907, marked by territorial expansion, the invention of printing, and the high development of poetry.

Tang

1

/ ³Ùæŋ /

noun

  1. the imperial dynasty of China from 618–907 ad
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tang

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/ ³Ùæŋ /

noun

  1. a strong taste or flavour

    the tang of the sea

  2. a pungent or characteristic smell

    the tang of peat fires

  3. a trace, touch, or hint of something

    a tang of cloves in the apple pie

  4. the pointed end of a tool, such as a chisel, file, knife, etc, which is fitted into a handle, shaft, or stock
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tang1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English tange “tongue of a snake, projection on a tool,†perhaps from Old Norse tangi “projection, headland, tang of a bladeâ€

Origin of tang2

First recorded in 1660–70; imitative; ting 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tang1

C14: from Old Norse tangi point; related to Danish tange point, spit
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The creamy richness of the mayo complements the sharp tang and spice of the giardiniera, transforming any dish it touches.

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The alliums show up in full force: raw red onion for bite, pickled red onion for tang, scallions for freshness.

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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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Peysoh, known for the noirish viral hit “6 Block,†has a distinct Chicano tang to his voice, unmistakable in any mix.

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The result is a punch of spice, a tickle of tang and a soupçon of sweet.

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