Sachet
[sa-SHAY]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: French, mid-19th century
1.
A small perfumed bag used to scent clothes.
Examples of Sachet in a sentence
"Sadie bought French lavender sachets to put in her dresser drawers."
"The women would meet monthly and bring different dried herbs to make sweet-smelling sachets."
About Sachet
This word comes directly from French, meaning “little bag.” It is a diminutive of the Latin “saccus,” meaning “sack, bag.”
Did you Know?
Sachets have had varied cultural uses in history. For instance, in ancient China, a sachet was worn on the body, intended to absorb sweat and repel insects and evil spirits. During the Qing dynasty, a scented sachet was considered a token of love. In medieval Europe, sachets called “plague-bags” were worn around the neck to provide protection against what we now know were parasites and germs. In modern times of better hygiene, sweet-smelling sachets are still used in linen closets and clothing drawers for freshness.
