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pungence

noun

Etymology

From Latin pungēns, present participle of pungō (“to sting”).

  1. derived from pungēns

Definitions

  1. The quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy…

    The quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

    • The pungence of the garlic made my eyes water.

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