A lozenge or pastille made from aromatic herbs and spices, used historically to freshen breath.
From Hindi chhuhundri or a related South Asian language, adopted into English during the colonial period when British traders encountered Ayurvedic and Indian herbal preparations. The word reflects 18th-century fascination with exotic remedies.
Cachunde lozenges were so popular in Victorian England that they appear in historical documents and advertisements, showing how Indian commerce and medicine influenced European daily life before modern mints were invented.
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