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duːʃ/
n.
a shower of water.
▸a jet of liquid applied to part of the body for cleansing or medicinal purposes.
▸a device for washing out the vagina as a contraceptive measure.
v.
spray or shower with water.
▸use a contraceptive douche.
Etymology
C18: via Fr. from Ital. doccia ‘conduit pipe’.