pungence
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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.
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Translations[edit]
The quality of an odour which clings to the nose
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