English Explanatory Dictionary

pungence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

pungence pungences

Etymology

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

Synonyms

pungency

Related words

pungent pungently
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