pedicure

ped·i·cure

noun \ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r\

Definition of PEDICURE

1

: a person who provides care for the feet, toes, and nails

2

a : care of the feet, toes, and nails b : a single treatment of these parts

— ped·i·cur·ist \-ˌkyu̇r-ist\ noun

Examples of PEDICURE

1. She's getting a pedicure tomorrow.

Origin of PEDICURE

French pédicure, from Latin ped-, pes foot + curare to take care, from cura care

First Known Use: circa 1842

Rhymes with PEDICURE

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