debouche

Meanings

• noun

  Exit or outlet of a body of water, such as a harbor or river.

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Variants

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debouch , debouched , debouches , debouching , debouchment , debouchments

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Etymology

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From French débouché, past participle of déboucher, 'to unblock, open up', from bouche 'mouth'.

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Trivia

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1. The French word déboucher also means 'to unblock' or 'to clear', which is related to the origin of the word 'debouche'.

2. In some parts of France, a debouche is also called a 'bouchon', which means 'cork'. This is because a debouche is the point where a cork or stopper is removed to allow the water to flow out.

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Related Concepts

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1. outlet: A place where water or other substances flow out or exit.

2. harbor: A sheltered body of water where ships can take refuge from storms and rough seas.

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Culture

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In Haitian Vodou, debouche is the name of a loa (god) associated with the sea and the dead. It is also used metaphorically to refer to a person who has come into their own, having been previously blocked or restricted.

How to Memorize "debouche"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a body of water, such as a harbor or river, and visualize the point where the water flows out or exits. Picture the water moving through this exit and imagine the word 'debouche' as you visualize this scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'debouche' with the idea of an exit or outlet, such as a harbor or a faucet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'debouche' as 'deb' meaning 'out' and 'ouche' meaning 'mouth', so the word means 'out mouth' or 'exit'.

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