| douc | <zoology> A monkey (Semnopithecus nemaeus), remarkable for its varied and brilliant colours. It is a native of Cochin China. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| doucepere | One of the twelve peers of France, companions of Charlemagne in war. Alternative forms: douzepere] "Big-looking like a doughty doucepere." (Spenser) Origin: F. Les douze pairs the twelve peers of France, renowned in romantic fiction. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| douche | 1. A jet or current of water or vapor directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; a douche bath. 2. <medicine> A syringe. Origin: F, fr. It. Doccia, fr. Docciare to flow, pour, fr. An assumed LL. Ductiare, fr. L. Ducere, ductum, to lead, conduct (water). See Duct. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| douche bath | The local application of water in the form of a large jet or stream. (05 Mar 2000) |
| douching | <procedure> A jet or current of water, sometimes a dissolved medicating or cleansing agent, applied to a body part, organ or cavity for medicinal or hygienic purposes. (18 Nov 1997) |
| doucker | <zoology> A grebe or diver; applied also to the golden-eye, pochard, scoter, and other ducks. Alternative forms: ducker. Origin: From aouck, for duck. See Duck. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |