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douche

UK/duːʃ/ US/ˈduʃ/ fairly common slang
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.

a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas

Synonyms
2.

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

verb

1.

direct a spray of water into a bodily cavity, for cleaning

Origin

Borrowed from French douche (“shower”), from Italian doccia (“shower”).

Phrases

  • douche bag
  • douche boat
  • douche chills
  • douche down
  • douche nozzle
  • nasal douche

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