puckery
Like unripe persimmon
Puckery describes the sensation of tightening or contracting, especially in the mouth.
Sour or astringent foods—lemons, unripe persimmons, strong tea—create a puckery feeling as they cause the lips and cheeks to draw together: The wine was young and puckery.
The word can also describe wrinkled or gathered textures: puckery fabric around the seams.
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- yuzuFragrant citrus for cooking
- kumquatMiniature citrus, entirely edible
pomelo · bergamot · citron · tangerine · clementine · mandarin · satsuma · zesty
Astringent plant compounds
- mouthfeelOral texture perception
- drynessAbsence of moisture
- alumAstringent mineral salt
- witch hazelAstringent plant extract
persimmon · catechins · polyphenols · styptic · oakiness · gallic · phenolic · saponins
Color of vegetation
firm · acidic · sharp · starchy · unmellowed · premature · young · undeveloped
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- yuzuFragrant citrus for cooking
kumquat · pomelo · bergamot · citron · tangerine · clementine · mandarin · satsuma · zesty · acidic
tannins
Astringent plant compounds
witch hazel · persimmon · catechins · polyphenols · styptic · oakiness · gallic · phenolic · saponins · calamine
green
Color of vegetation
crunchy · firm · acidic · sharp · starchy · unmellowed · premature · young · undeveloped · vegetal
tighten
Make more secure
compress · clench · pinch · draw · scrunch · crinkle · purse · wince · grimace · recoil
vinegar
Acidic cooking liquid
- lemonadeSweetened citrus beverage
- picklesVegetables preserved in brine
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
lactic · fermented · yogurt · kefir · sourdough · rhubarb · sorrel · gooseberry · tamarind · sourball
- pucker upReady mouth for kiss
- puckered upLips contracted for kissing
- puckering upTightening lips outward
- pucker factorSlang for acute fear