pungency

🇺🇸 /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpʌndʒənsi/
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noun
R

a strong taste or smell

The pungency of the onions made my eyes water.

R

a strong and direct quality

The pungency of his words left a lasting impression on the audience.

translation

n. a strong taste or smell; a strong and direct quality

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Plural pungencies