pungence

Plural: pungences

Noun

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

Examples

The pungence of the garlic made my eyes water.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

pungency

Scrabble Score: 13

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pungence: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
pungence: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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