Cachou Meaning in Bengali: কাচু, কাচুগোলা, কাচুপাতি (noun)
Definition: Cachou refers to a small aromatic lozenge made from the seeds of the betel nut or from cloves, cardamom, and other aromatic substances. It is often used to sweeten the breath or as a digestive aid.
Synonyms: breath mint, lozenge, sweetmeat, pastille
Antonyms: দুর্গন্ধকারী (malodorous), বিষপ্রদানকারী (poisonous)
Origin: The word “cachou” originated from the French word “cachou” which means “a small aromatic lozenge.” It was first recorded in the English language in the early 19th century.
Nearby Words:
- Cardamom (noun) – a spice made from the seeds of several plants belonging to the ginger family.
- Clove (noun) – a strong-smelling spice made from the dried flower buds of a tropical tree.
- Betel Nut (noun) – the seed of the betel palm, chewed with betel leaves and lime as a mild stimulant in many parts of Asia.
Cachou in Literature Quotes:
- “She popped a cachou into her mouth and smiled.” – Agatha Christie (তিনি একটি কাচু মুখে রেখে হাসলেন।)
- “He offered her a cachou, hoping to impress her.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald (তিনি তাকে একটি কাচু দিয়ে প্রভাবিত করার আশা করেছিলেন।)
Cachou Meaning in Different Languages:
- Bengali: কাচু
- Hindi: काचू
- Nepali: काचू
- Urdu: کاچو
- Tamil: காசூ
- Telugu: కాచూ
- Arabic: كاشو
- Chinese: 葛洛夫
- Japanese: カシュー
- Russian: кашу
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