Open English Wordnet
Nouns
(n)pungency, bitewit having a sharp and caustic quality“he commented with typical pungency”,
“the bite of satire” (n)pungency, bite, sharpness, racinessa strong odor or taste property“the pungency of mustard”,
“the sulfurous bite of garlic”,
“the sharpness of strange spices”,
“the raciness of the wine”