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Definition of pungens

"pungens" is probably misspelled. Trying pungent instead Definition of pungent

1. pungent [ a ] sharp biting or acrid especially in taste or smell
Examples: "tasting the pungent wood sorrel" "pungent curry" "a pungent smell of burning sulfur"

Used in print:

(David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)

Behind him billowed a small pungent cloud of smoke .

Synonyms pungent Related Terms bland acrid alliaceous gingery tasteful

2. pungent [ a ] capable of wounding
Examples: "a barbed compliment" "a biting aphorism" "pungent satire"

Synonyms biting barbed nipping pungent mordacious Related Terms sarcastic

3. pungent [ a ] capable of wounding
Examples: "a barbed compliment" "a biting aphorism" "pungent satire"

Synonyms biting barbed pungent nipping Related Terms sarcastic

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