Complete Definition of "cachet"

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English

Etymology
From F. #French|cachet.

Pronunciation
IPA: /kæ��eɪ/ or /�kæ�eɪ/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-æ�eɪ|-æ�eɪ

Noun
en-noun

  1. A special characteristic or quality.

#:I remember when this diner was a quiet hangout, but lately it seems to be losing its cachet.

  1. archaic A seal, as of a letter.

Synonyms
quality: charm, je ne sais quoi, magic touch, oomph, zing

Usage notes
(sense 1): This word is often used in the negative. e.g., to lose/be losing its/oneʼs cachet.


French

Etymology
From OF. cacher.

Pronunciation
IPA|/ka.��/

Noun
fr-noun|m

  1. #Noun|cachet

Related terms
caché

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