Definitions For Pungence

Noun

PUNGENCE (plural - or s) The quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances. : The pungence of the garlic made my eyes water.

Synonyms

pungency

Related terms

pungent pungently

Etymology

From Latin pungēns}}, present participle of {{m, la, pungō ("to sting").

Is Pungence a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
19

The word Pungence is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words with Friends

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