pungent
Betekenis (Engels)
- 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.
Sinonieme
poignant
trenchant
very sharp
be peppery
b ting
strong-scented
sharp-tasting
be hot
Frekwensie
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/
Etimologie (Engels)
Borrowed from Latin pungens (stem pungent-), present participle of pungo (“to sting”). Doublet of poignant.
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