cachet
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[edit] English
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cachet (plural cachets)
- A special characteristic or quality.
- I remember when this diner was a quiet hangout, but lately it seems to be losing its cachet.
- (archaic) A seal, as of a letter.
[edit] Usage notes
(sense 1): This word is often used in the negative. e.g., to lose/be losing its/oneʼs cachet.
[edit] Synonyms
- quality: charm, je ne sais quoi, magic touch, oomph, zing
[edit] French
[edit] Etymology
From Old French cacher.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Noun
cachet m. (plural cachets)
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[edit] Italian
[edit] Noun
cachet m. inv.