pungent

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from Latin pungens (stem pungent-), present participle of pungo (“to sting”). Doublet of poignant. === Pronunciation === enPR: pŭnjənt, IPA(key): /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/ === Adjective === pungent (comparative more pungent, superlative most pungent) Having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances. Synonyms: poignant, assertive Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste. Synonyms: poignant, assertive (figurative) Stinging; acerbic. (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Latin == === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈpʊŋ.ɡɛnt] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈpun̠ʲ.d͡ʒent] === Verb === pungent third-person plural future active indicative of pungō