Definition

A decorative container used to hold and hide a flowerpot, often used for aesthetic purposes in home decor.

Example

She placed the flowerpot inside a beautiful cachepot to enhance the room's appearance.

Conversation

I just bought a beautiful cachepot for my new plant.

That sounds lovely! What does it look like?

It's a ceramic one with a floral design, really cute.

I can't wait to see it! A nice cachepot can really brighten up a room.

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Root Explanation

Cachepot is derived from the French word 'cache-pot', where 'cache' means 'to hide' (from the verb 'cacher') and 'pot' means 'pot' or 'container'. The term refers to a decorative container that hides the actual pot of a plant, thus serving both aesthetic and functional purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hiding' ('cache') a 'pot' — a cachepot is a container that hides the actual pot of a plant.

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