Meaning & use
Cachou
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A small, scented pastille or pill sucked to freshen the breath.
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She popped a cachou into her mouth before the interview.
Old-fashioned tins of cachous can still be found in specialty shops.
A note on using this word
"Cachou" comes from a French rendering of "catechu," an astringent extract originally used in the pastilles' preparation.
Words with a similar meaning
breath mintpastille
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