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Definitions for bidet
biˈdeɪ, bɪˈdɛtbidet
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Princeton's WordNet
bidetnoun
a basin for washing genitals and anal area
Wiktionary
bidetnoun
a low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the external genitalia and the anus
Etymology: From bidet.
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Bidet
A bidet (US: (listen) or UK: ) is a bowl or receptacle designed to be sat on in order to wash one's genitalia, perineum, inner buttocks, and anus. The modern variety has a plumbed-in water supply and a drainage opening, and is thus a plumbing fixture subject to local hygiene regulations. The bidet is designed to promote personal hygiene and is used after defecation, and before and after sexual intercourse. It can also be used to wash feet, with or without filling it up with water. In several European countries, a bidet is now required by law to be present in every bathroom containing a toilet bowl. It was originally located in the bedroom, near the chamber-pot and the marital bed, but in modern times is located near the toilet bowl in the bathroom. Fixtures that combine a toilet seat with a washing facility include the electronic bidet. Opinions as to the necessity of the bidet vary widely over different nationalities and cultures. In those cultures which use it habitually, such as in parts of Western, Central and Southern Europe, Eastern Asia and some South American countries such as Argentina, it is considered an indispensable tool in maintaining good personal hygiene. It is commonly used in North African countries such as Egypt. Rarely is it used in sub-Saharan Africa and North America. "Bidet" is a French loanword meaning "pony" due to the straddling position adopted in its usage.
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bidet
A bidet is a bathroom fixture used for personal hygiene, typically for cleaning oneself after using the toilet. It is a low oval basin situated near the toilet, or a smaller, faucet-like component installed within the toilet seat, which sprays water for cleansing purposes. It's commonly used in Europe, Asia, and South America.
Webster Dictionary
Bidetnoun
a small horse formerly allowed to each trooper or dragoon for carrying his baggage
Bidetnoun
a kind of bath tub for sitting baths; a sitz bath
Wikidata
Bidet
A bidet is a low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the genitalia, inner buttocks, and anus. Bidet is a French loanword.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bidet in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
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The numerical value of bidet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of bidet in a Sentence
Any kind of bidet, whether it’s a $30 attachment or a high-end toilet, is going to reduce your toilet paper use by at least 75 percent. Instead of wiping five times, you only need to wipe yourself once to dry yourself off.
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