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词汇 cachou
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Definition of cachou in English:

cachou

nounPlural cachous kəˈʃuːˈkaʃuː
dated
  • A pleasant-smelling lozenge sucked to mask bad breath.

    〈旧〉口香糖,驱口臭片

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The predecessors of little floral cachous were used by court ladies as breath-fresheners.
    • Some of these, such as medicinal lozenges and scented cachous, have declined in popularity in the 20th century; but others, such as mints and sherbet, are still consumed enthusiastically.
    • While in the mouth, the cachou will also help us prevent oral bacteria and confer us a fresh breath.
    • By referring to the notes we can learn that Davitt and Parnell were two Irish politicians of the time, and that a cachou was a popular cashew candy (the brushes aren't explained).

Origin

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

Rhymes

cashew

Definition of cachou in US English:

cachou

noun
dated
  • A pleasant-smelling lozenge sucked to mask bad breath.

    〈旧〉口香糖,驱口臭片

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Some of these, such as medicinal lozenges and scented cachous, have declined in popularity in the 20th century; but others, such as mints and sherbet, are still consumed enthusiastically.
    • By referring to the notes we can learn that Davitt and Parnell were two Irish politicians of the time, and that a cachou was a popular cashew candy (the brushes aren't explained).
    • While in the mouth, the cachou will also help us prevent oral bacteria and confer us a fresh breath.
    • The predecessors of little floral cachous were used by court ladies as breath-fresheners.

Origin

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

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