five pungent roots (in Buddhism or Taoism)

Buddhism

pungent vegetables (e.g. garlic or Chinese chives) and alcohol; leeks and liquors

strong-smelling vegetable (esp. garlic, onion, Chinese chives, Chinese scallion, Japanese garlic)

pungent vegetable (esp. ginger and water pepper)

Obsolete term

pungent vegetables and raw-smelling meat

Rare term

pungent vegetable (e.g. onion, garlic, leek)

Proverb; Buddhism

bringing pungent vegetables or liquor inside the temple is prohibited