First Known Use: 15th century
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sachet
noun sa·chet \sa-ˈshā\
: a small bag that has a powder or a mixture of dried flowers and spices inside it and that is used to give a pleasant smell to clothes, sheets, etc.
: a small, thin package
Full Definition of SACHET
1
: a small bag or packet
2
: a small bag containing a perfumed powder or potpourri used to scent clothes and linens
— sa·cheted \-ˈshād\ adjective
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Origin of SACHET
Middle French, from Old French, diminutive of sac bag — more at sac
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