pungent

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/

The English word “pungent” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

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

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

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