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pungence

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • The pungence of the garlic made my eyes water.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: kanekanetanga — The quality of an odour which clings to the nose
  • Polish: ostrość — The quality of an odour which clings to the nose