pungency (n)
bite (n)
sharpness#2 (n)
raciness#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def a strong odor or taste property
examples the pungency of mustard
the sulfurous bite of garlic
the sharpness of strange spices
the raciness of the wine
Outgoing links
Hypernym spiciness, spice, spicery
Derivationally related form raciness → racy
Derivationally related form pungency → pungent
Incoming links
Derivationally related form racy → raciness
Derivationally related form pungent → pungency
Hyponym spiciness, spice, spicery

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