pungence
noun
pun·gence
ˈpənjən(t)s
plural -s
: pungency
smell, oily and a little fishy, with some pungence in it of herbs
Marjory S. Douglas
Marjory S. Douglas
Word History
Etymology
from pungent entry 1, after such pairs as English benevolent : benevolence
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