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Meaning of Pungence | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

العربية الحدّة

Examples

“The pungence of the garlic made my eyes water.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Pungencies Pungency pungenin pungenol Pungent Pungently

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