douche

(doosh) [Fr. doucher, to pour.] i. current of water, gas, or vapor directed against the surface or projected into a cavity. 2. An instrument for giving a douche. 3. To apply a douche. Scotch d., a d. of hot and cold water alternately applied. Tiv'oli d., the application of a hot d. to the abdomen of one lying in a bath of cooler water.