See Also: sachet(dictionary)
sachet(dictionary)

epenthesis (iou) and sachet (oh)


epenthesis (iou)



epenthesis noun. . M16.
[Late Latin from Greek, from epenthe- stem of epentithenai insert, formed as EPI- + EN-2 + tithenai to place.]
The development of a sound or an unetymological letter in a word, e.g. the b in thimble.
epenthesize verb trans. introduce or modify by epenthesis L19.

sachet (oh)



[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: sac; SAC]
BrE a small plastic or paper package containing a liquid or powder
American Equivalent: packetsachet of
::a sachet of shampoo
a small bag containing dried herbs or flowers that smell pleasant
::a lavender sachet