Pique

v. insult, offend; anger, irritate; arouse, excite, stimulate (curiosity, interest, etc.)

n. irritation, anger; resentment, grudge, enmity

n. textured cotton fabric, ribbed cotton fabric

Pique refers to a weaving style, as in "pique cotton", which is characterized by raised parallel cords or fine ribbing (for example, in the collar of a polo shirt or tennis shirt). Twilled cotton (see Twill) or corded cotton are close relatives.
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Noun
1. tightly woven fabric with raised cords
(hypernym) fabric, cloth, material, textile
2. a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood"
(synonym) temper, irritation
(hypernym) annoyance, chafe, vexation
(derivation) offend
Verb
1. cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless remark offended me"
(synonym) offend
(hypernym) anger
(cause) resent
(derivation) temper, irritation

n. pike, spade

adj. bitten, stung; dotty

n. dive, nosedive

v. sting, bite; jab, pick, pinch; prickle, pique; puncture; tickle; sew, stitch; nettle; nick; stick in

n. piqué, tightly woven fabric