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pungency

noun

/ˈpʌndʒənsi/

Meaning

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.

spiciness, sharpness, tang, acridity, strongness

blandness, mildness

pungency of smell, pungency of taste, pungency of spices, pungency of remarks

a structure built to carry water over long distances

An irresistible urge to do something, or the act of being forced.

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter

the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes

A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.