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pungence

noun
pun·​gence | \ ˈpənjən(t)s\
plural -s

Definition of pungence

: pungency smell, oily and a little fishy, with some pungence in it of herbs— Marjory S. Douglas

History and Etymology for pungence

from pungent entry 1, after such pairs as English benevolent : benevolence

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