raciness (n.)

  1. a strong odor or taste property; the pungency of mustard; the sulfurous bite of garlic; the sharpness of strange spices; the raciness of the wine

    [ Syn: pungency , bite , sharpness ]

  2. behavior or language bordering on indelicacy

    [ Syn: gaminess , ribaldry , spiciness ]

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