douche Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas
    douche bag.
  2. noun 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
  3. verb direct a spray of water into a bodily cavity, for cleaning

WordNet

Douche noun
Etymology
F., fr. It. doccia, fr. docciare to flow, pour, fr. an assumed LL. ductiare, fr. L. ducere, ductum, to lead, conduct (water). See Duct.
Definitions
  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.) A syringe.

Webster 1913