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sachet

Pronunciation: /ˈsæʃeɪ/

The English word “sachet” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A small scented cloth bag filled with fragrant material such as herbs or potpourri.
  2. A cheesecloth bag of herbs or spices added during cooking and then removed before serving.
  3. A small, sealed packet containing a single-use quantity of any material.

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French sachet.

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