pedicure

[ ped-i-kyoo r ]
/ ˈpɛd ɪˌkyʊər /

noun

professional care and treatment of the feet, as removal of corns and trimming of toenails.
a single treatment of the feet.
a podiatrist.

Origin of pedicure

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

OTHER WORDS FROM pedicure

ped·i·cur·ist, noun

Words nearby pedicure

pediculate, pediculation, pediculicide, pediculosis, pediculus, pedicure, pediform, pedigree, pedigree analysis, pedigreed, pediment

British Dictionary definitions for pedicure

pedicure
/ (ˈpɛdɪˌkjʊə) /

noun

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

Word Origin for pedicure

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