Meaning of cachou in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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)

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