DOUCHING

Verb

douching

present participle of douche

Noun

douching (plural douchings)

A washing or irrigation with a douche.

Source: Wiktionary


DOUCHE

Douche, n. Etym: [F., fr. It. doccia, fr. docciare to flow, pour, fr. an assumed LL. ductiare, fr. L. ducere, ductum, to lead, conduct (water). See Duct.]

1. A jet or current of water or vapor directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; a douche bath.

2. (Med.)

Definition: A syringe.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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