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sachet
[ sa-shey or, especially British, sash-ey ]
/ sæˈʃeɪ or, especially British, ˈsæʃ eɪ /
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noun
a small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent.
Also sachet powder. the powder contained in such a case.
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Origin of sachet
Words nearby sachet
sac fly, sac fungus, sachem, Sacher-Masoch, Sacher torte, sachet, sac hit, Sachs, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, sack
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British Dictionary definitions for sachet
sachet
/ (ˈsæʃeɪ) /
noun
a small sealed envelope, usually made of plastic or paper, for containing sugar, salt, shampoo, etc
- a small soft bag containing perfumed powder, placed in drawers to scent clothing
- the powder contained in such a bag
Word Origin for sachet
C19: from Old French: a little bag, from sac bag; see sack 1
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