cachet

ca-chet · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A mark of prestige or distinction; superior status.

  2. 2.

    An official seal or stamp, especially on a document.

  3. 3.

    A flat capsule enclosing a dose of medicine.

Forms

plural: cachets

Related words

Antonyms: anonymity, obscurity
See also: distinction, prestige
Synonyms: distinction, prestige, status

Etymology

From French cachet meaning "seal, stamp," from cacher meaning "to press, hide."