pungent

Betekenis (Engels)

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

Frekwensie

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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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