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pungent
Sharp; said of the taste or odor of a substance. [L. pungo, pres. p. -ens (-ent-), to pierce]

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pun·gent -jənt adj causing a sharp or irritating sensation esp ACRID
pun·gent·ly adv

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pun·gent (punґjənt) [L. pungens pricking] sharp or biting; somewhat acrid.

Medical dictionary. 2011.