pedicure
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ped·i·cure

noun \ˈpe-di-ˌkyr\

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 \-ˌkyr-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

ped·i·cure

noun \ˈped-i-ˌky(ə)r\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical 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 the feet, toes, or nails

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