Dictionary![]() ![]() ca•chetPronunciation: (ka-shā', kash'ā; Fr. ka-she'), [key] —n., —pl. ca•chetsPronunciation: (ka-shāz', kash'āz; Fr. ka-she'). [key] 1. an official seal, as on a letter or document. 2. a distinguishing mark or feature; stamp: Courtesy is the cachet of good breeding. 3. a sign or expression of approval, esp. from a person who has a great deal of prestige. 4. superior status; prestige: The job has a certain cachet. 5. Pharm.a hollow wafer for enclosing an ill-tasting medicine. 6. Philately.a firm name, slogan, or design stamped or printed on an envelope or folded letter. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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