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cachet

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʃeɪ/

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Definition of cachet

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] the state of being respected or admired; prestige:no other shipping company had quite the cachet of Cunard
  • 2a distinguishing mark or seal: special cachets are applied to cards sold at the stands
  • 3a flat capsule enclosing a dose of unpleasant-tasting medicine.

Origin:

early 17th century: from French, from cacher in the sense 'to press', based on Latin coactare 'constrain'

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