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bidet

[ bee-dey, bih-det ]

noun

  1. a low, basinlike bathroom fixture that provides a water stream for bathing the genital and anal areas, or a device attached to a standard toilet that performs the same function.
  2. a small saddle horse.


bidet

/ ˈːɪ /

noun

  1. a small low basin for washing the genitals and anal area
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bidet1

First recorded in 1620–30; from Middle French: literally, “pony”; akin to Old French bider “to trot”; further origin unknown
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bidet1

C17: from French: small horse, probably from Old French bider to trot
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The details elevate the stay even further: fresh-cut flowers, a bidet with a heated toilet seat, and a selection of complimentary Mexican snacks and non-alcoholic beverages await in your room.

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A Toto representative told Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun that its bidet toilet seats are made of plastic resin due to the material's "resistance to detergents and its ability to be molded into complex shapes".

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The list includes bathtubs, bidets, concierge service, pay-per-view movies, room service, scales and stationery.

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To replace plastic-wrapped toilet paper, opt for a bidet, Jackson says.

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One study is looking at if senior communities could be a growing market for bidets, especially if the added expense of installing the equipment used as an alternative to toilet paper could be justified.

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