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pungency

/pʌndʒənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does pungency mean?

noun

The quality of being strongly and unpleasantly pungent; a strong, sharp, and often unpleasant smell or taste.

Example

"The pungency of the garlic overwhelmed the other flavors in the dish."

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