douche

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

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

A douche of spray blinded my brother for a moment. — The war of the worlds, H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
Those dreadful, filmed green eyes acted somewhat like a cold douche. — The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu, Sax Rohmer
She said you were hard and stern and affected her like a cold douche." — Royal Highness, Thomas Mann

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