n. & v.
--n.
1. a jet of liquid applied to part of the body for cleansing or medicinal purposes.
2 a device for producing such a jet.
--v.
1. tr. treat with a douche.
2 intr. use a douche.
Etymology: F f. It. doccia pipe f. docciare pour by drops ult. f. L ductus: see DUCT