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acre-doce

adjectivegeneral useuncommon/ˈakɾ(ɨ) ˈdos(ɨ)/a·cre-·do·ce

Definition

1

Having a flavour or character that mixes acidity and sweetness; bittersweet.

Usage examples

“The sauce had a very peculiar acre-doce flavour.”
“His criticism was acre-doce, praising and censuring at the same time.”

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