pungentherbs
nounUK /ˈpʌn.dʒənt hɜːbz/
US /ˈpʌn.dʒənt hɝːbz/
Pungent herbs are strong-smelling plants that people use to flavor food.
The kitchen smelled of pungent herbs like garlic and rosemary.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Herbs with a sharp, biting taste that can make your mouth tingle.
The soup was full of pungent herbs that left a warm tingle on my tongue.
3. Plants whose strong smell can clear your nose or wake up your senses.
Grandma hung pungent herbs in the pantry to keep the air fresh.
4. A mix of herbs used in cooking that has a very noticeable, powerful aroma.
He added a handful of pungent herbs to the stew and the whole house smelled amazing.