pungency

Noun
Synonyms: bitesharpnessraciness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. wit having a sharp and caustic quality“he commented with typical pungency”“the bite of satire”Synonyms: bite
  2. a strong odor or taste property“the pungency of mustard”“the sulfurous bite of garlic”“the sharpness of strange spices”“the raciness of the wine”Synonyms: bitesharpnessraciness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Pungency \Pun"gen*cy\, n. The quality or state of being pungent or piercing; keenness; sharpness; piquancy; as, the pungency of ammonia. "The pungency of menaces." --Hammond. [1913 Webster]
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