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Pungency

//ˈpʌnd͡ʒənsi// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being pungent. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a strong odor or taste property wordnet
  3. 3
    A foul odor. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    wit having a sharp and caustic quality wordnet

Etymology

From pungent + -cy.

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