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DOUCHE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("douche" is a kind of...):

irrigation ((medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution)

Derivation:

douche (direct a spray of water into a bodily cavity, for cleaning)

Sense 2

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

douche; douche bag

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("douche" is a kind of...):

syringe (a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids)

Derivation:

douche (direct a spray of water into a bodily cavity, for cleaning)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

Hypernyms (to "douche" is one way to...):

clean; cleanse (clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

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)

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

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