bidet
/ˈbiːdeɪ
/noun
A low oval basin used for washing one’s genital and anal area.Off this is a well appointed en suite bathroom which is fully tiled in white and fitted with a bidet, wash hand basin, and a power shower cubicle with steam room facility....
- Consequently, everything was new to her; the language, the food, the bidets, the trains and the drains.
- The bathrooms have under floor heating, custom made vanities and a bidet.
Origin
Mid 17th century (in the sense 'horse'): from French, literally 'pony', from bider 'to trot', of unknown origin.
Originally in both French and English bidet meant ‘pony, small horse’—the link was the way that people sat astride both.