Pungent vs. Pugnant

Pungentadjective

Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

Pungentadjective

Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.

Pungentadjective

(figurative) Stinging; acerbic.

Pungentadjective

(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

Pungentadjective

Causing a sharp sensation, as of the taste, smell, or feelings; pricking; biting; acrid; as, a pungent spice.

Pungentadjective

Sharply painful; penetrating; poignant; severe; caustic; stinging.

Pungentadjective

Prickly-pointed; hard and sharp.

Pungentadjective

sharp biting or acrid especially in taste or smell;

Pungentadjective

capable of wounding;