pungence
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Latin pungēns, present participle of pungō (“to sting”).
Noun
[edit]pungence (usually uncountable, plural pungences)
- 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.
Synonyms
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[edit]Translations
[edit]The quality of an odour which clings to the nose
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