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pedicure

Syllabification: (ped·i·cure)
Pronunciation: /ˈpediˌkyo͝or/

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Definition of pedicure

noun

  • a cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails.

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective pedicured)
  • give a cosmetic treatment to (the feet and toenails).

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French pédicure, from Latin pes, ped- 'foot' + curare 'attend to'

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