1. chevaux-de-frise

noun. defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry.

Rhymes with Lettre De Cachet

2. de-iodination

noun. the removal of iodine atoms from organic compounds.

3. Ile-de-France

noun. a region of north central France including Paris and the area around it.

4. de-iodinate

verb. remove iodine from.

5. de-iodinase

noun. an enzyme that removes the iodine radical.

6. de-escalate

verb. reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of.

7. cachet

noun. ['ˈkæʃeɪ'] a seal on a letter.

8. cachet

noun. ['ˈkæʃeɪ'] a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal.

9. cachet

noun. ['ˈkæʃeɪ'] an indication of approved or superior status.

10. DE

noun. a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies.