Meaning of cachou in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkæʃu/

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1. Noun

   cachou

   Etymology

   late 16th century (in the sense ‘catechu’): from French, from Portuguese cachu, from Malay kacu. The current sense dates from the early 18th century

   Definitions

   1. a scented lozenge used to sweeten the breath (e.g. to conceal the odor of tobacco)