douche
Pronunciation: (dsh), [key]
— n., v., douched, douch•ing.
—n.
- a jet or current of water, sometimes with a dissolved medicating or cleansing agent, applied to a body part, organ, or cavity for medicinal or hygienic purposes.
- the application of such a jet.
- an instrument, as a syringe, for administering it.
- a bath administered by such a jet.
—v.t.
- to apply a douche to.
—v.i.
- to use a douche or douches; undergo douching.
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