puckery

/ˈpʌkəri/
adjective
  1. Having a sharp, sour, or astringent taste that makes the mouth pucker.
    • He added a bit of sugar to balance the puckery lemon juice.
    • The puckery flavor of the unripe persimmon made her lips tighten.
    • These berries are too puckery to eat without honey.
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