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Definition pungent

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin pungens (stem pungent-), present participle of pungo (“to sting”).

Adjective

pungent (comparative more pungent, superlative most pungent)

1. Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
2. Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
3. (figuratively) Stinging; acerbic.
4. (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

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