Pungence

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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

    "The pungence of the garlic made my eyes water."

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"The pungence of the garlic made my eyes water."

Etymology

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

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