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PUNGENCY noun

Definition of pungency (noun)

  1. wit having a sharp and caustic quality
    • "he commented with typical pungency"; "the bite of satire"
    • synonyms: bite
  2. a strong odor or taste property
    • "the pungency of mustard"; "the sulfurous bite of garlic"; "the sharpness of strange spices"; "the raciness of the wine"
    • synonyms: bite, raciness, sharpness
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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