pungent
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From Latin pungens (stem pungent-), present participle of pungo (“‘to sting’”).
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pungent (comparative more pungent, superlative most pungent)
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- Having a sharp and stiff point.
- The critic gave a pungent review.
- Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
- The lasagne included plenty of pungent garlic.
- 1991, Paul Chadwick, Concrete: American Christmas, Dark Horse Books
- I can almost smell the fir scent… resinous, pungent.

