Sachem vs. Sachet — What's the Difference?

Sachems and sagamores are paramount chiefs among the Algonquians or other Native American tribes of northeastern North America, including the Iroquois. The two words are anglicizations of cognate terms (c.

A sachet is a small scented cloth bag filled with herbs, potpourri, or aromatic ingredients. A sachet is also a small porous bag or packet containing a material intended to interact with its atmosphere; for example, desiccants are usually packed in sachets which are then placed in larger packages.

A chief of a Native American tribe or confederation, especially an Algonquian chief.

A small sealed bag or packet containing a small quantity of something

A member of the ruling council of the Iroquois confederacy.

A small bag containing dried scented material such as lavender, used to scent clothes.

A high official of the Tammany Society, a political organization in New York City.

A small pouch containing an aromatic substance, used especially to scent clothes, as in trunks or closets.

A chief of one or several Native American tribe(s), especially of the Algonquians; a sagamore.

Chiefly British See packet.

(informal)

A small scented cloth bag filled with fragrant material such as herbs or potpourri.

A boss, a leader.

(cooking) A cheesecloth bag of herbs and/or spices added during cooking and then removed before serving.

(archaic) An eminent member of a group, or an eminent person in society; a sagamore.

A small, sealed packet containing a single-use quantity of any material.

(politics) A high-ranking officer of the Tammany Hall political organization.

A scent bag, or perfume cushion, to be laid among handkerchiefs, garments, etc., to perfume them.

A chief of a tribe of the American Indians; a sagamore.

A small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest

A political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)

A chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)