Etymology

washlet

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Today it means: A bidet shower, bidet seat, or similar bathroom product meant to cleanse the user. Full definition →

Japanese ウォシュレット
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  1. Japanese · borrowed fromウォシュレット
  2. English todaywashlet

From a trademark registered by Japanese company Toto Ltd. Re-borrowed from Japanese ウォシュレット (woshuretto). Blend of wash + toilet, or wash + -let.

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