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sachet

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsæʃeɪ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/sæˈʃeɪ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(sa shā′ or, esp. Brit., sash′ā)

sa•chet /sæˈʃeɪ/USA pronunciation n.

[countable] a small bag or pad containing sweet-smelling powder.

sa•chet (sa shā′ or, esp. Brit., sash′ā),USA pronunciation n.

Clothinga small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent.
ClothingAlso, sachet′ pow′der. the powder contained in such a case.

Middle French, equivalent. to sach- (combining form of sac sack¹) + -et -et
1475–85

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

sachet /ˈsæʃeɪ/ n

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

Etymology: 19th Century: from Old French: a little bag, from sac bag; see sack¹

'sachet' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

ice pack - pomander - snuff-dipping

Synonyms: fragrance, scent-bag, potpourri, perfume, smell, more...

🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "sachet" in the title:

A PACKET of soup versus A BAG of crisps verus SACHET
bag/pack/packet/sachet of ground black pepper
Fragrant Sachet
He had been able to smell her sachet
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