As an adjective pungent
is having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
As a noun ngapi is
a pungent paste made from fermented fish or shrimp in burmese cuisine.
pungent English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
- The lasagne included plenty of pungent garlic.
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- I can almost smell the fir scent… resinous, pungent .
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
Stinging; acerbic.
- The critic gave a pungent review.
Having a sharp and stiff point.
Derived terms
* pungence
* pungently
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ngapi Noun
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A pungent paste made from fermented fish or shrimp in Burmese cuisine.
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