Associations to the word «Pungency»

Wiktionary

PUNGENCY, noun. The state of being pungent.
PUNGENCY, noun. A foul odor.

Dictionary definition

PUNGENCY, noun. Wit having a sharp and caustic quality; "he commented with typical pungency"; "the bite of satire".
PUNGENCY, noun. 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".

Wise words

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Paul Gauguin