sachet
[ sa-shey or, esp. British, sash-ey ]
/ sæˈʃeɪ or, esp. British, ˈsæʃ eɪ /
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.
Words nearby sachet
sacerdotal, sacerdotalism, sachem, sacher torte, sacher-masoch, sachet, sachs, sachsen, sachsen-anhalt, sack, sack coat
Origin of sachet
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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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