pungent vs spicy

pungent

adj
  • Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances. 

  • Stinging; acerbic. 

  • Having a sharp and stiff point. 

  • Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste. 

spicy

adj
  • Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chilis or similar hot spices 

  • Of, pertaining to, or containing spice. 

  • Vigorous; colorful; stimulating. 

  • Tangy, zesty, or pungent. 

  • Scandalous. 

  • Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic. 

How often have the words pungent and spicy occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )