pedicure

[ ped-i-kyoor ]

noun
  1. professional care and treatment of the feet, as removal of corns and trimming of toenails.

  2. a single treatment of the feet.

  1. a podiatrist.

Origin of pedicure

1
From the French word pédicure, dating back to 1835–45. See pedi-, cure

Other words from pedicure

  • ped·i·cur·ist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for pedicure

pedicure

/ (ˈpɛdɪˌkjʊə) /


noun
  1. professional treatment of the feet, either by a medical expert or a cosmetician

Origin of pedicure

1
C19: via French from Latin pēs foot + curāre to care for

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