pungency
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The cayenne pepper added a real bite and pungency to the dish.
Definition:The sharpness or intensity of the taste of a food or spice.
From flavor pungency
Example:The fumes from the chemical had a strong olfactory pungency that made him choke.
Definition:The strong, sharp sensation in the nasal passages caused by a strong odor.
From olfactory pungency
Example:The spice pungency of wasabi complements the milder flavors in the sushi dish.
Definition:The sharp, intense flavor of a spice.
From spice pungency
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