First Known Use: 1766
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douche
noun \ˈdüsh\
: a liquid that a woman squirts into her vagina to wash it; also : an object used to squirt such a liquid into the vagina
Full Definition of DOUCHE
1
a : a jet or current of liquid (as a cleansing solution) directed against or into a bodily part or cavity (as the vagina) b : an act of cleansing with a douche
2
: a device for giving douches
3
British : an abrupt often chastening shock to the nerves, emotions, or awareness <the icy douche (what he said about my work) — John Fowles>
— douche verb
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Origin of DOUCHE
French, from Italian doccia, from docciare to douche, from doccia water pipe, probably back-formation from doccione conduit, from Latin duction-, ductio means of conveying water, from ducere to lead — more at tow
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