catechu

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catechu astringent substance obtained from various Eastern barks, etc. XVII. — modL. catechu, defined as ‘terra japonica’ (Japanese earth) on account of its appearance, unexpl. deriv. of Malay kachu; see CACHOU.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology T. F. HOAD

cachou

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cachou †CATECHU XVIII; sweetmeat for sweetening the breath XIX. — F. — Pg. †cacho, cachu — Malay kachu.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology T. F. HOAD

cachou

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cachou Small scented tablets for sweetening the breath.

A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition DAVID A. BENDER

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