# pungence

> English word · Noun

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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