pochette

noun

po·​chette

pōˈshet

plural -s

1

: kit entry 3

2

: handbag sense 2

3

: a small envelope of thin transparent paper for holding a stamp (as in an album)

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of poche pocket

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