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1. (n.) douche
a jet or current of water, sometimes with a dissolved medicating or cleansing agent, applied to a body part or cavity for medicinal or hygienic purposes.
2. douche
the application of such a jet.
3. douche
an instrument, as a syringe, for administering it.
4. (v.t.) douche
to apply a douche to.
5. (v.i.) douche
to use a douche; undergo douching.
Etymology: (1675–85; < F < It doccia water pipe, back formation from doccione drainpipe < L ductiōnem, acc. of ductiō drawing off, conveying (water))
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| Definition of 'douche' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) douche, douche bag
a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas
2. (verb) douche
irrigation with a jet of water or medicated solution into or around a body part (especially the vagina) to treat infections or cleanse from odorous contents
3. (verb) douche
direct a spray of water into a bodily cavity, for cleaning
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| Definition of 'douche' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) douche
a jet or current of water or vapor directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; a douche bath
2. (noun) douche
a syringe
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