pedicure

See also: pédicure

English

Etymology

From French pédicure, from Latin pedis (“feet”).

Noun

pedicure (plural pedicures)

  1. superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails.
  2. (dated) One who cares for the feet and nails; a chiropodist.
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Translations

Verb

pedicure (third-person singular simple present pedicures, present participle pedicuring, simple past and past participle pedicured)

  1. To apply such treatment to the feet

Further reading
  • “pedicure” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2019.

Italian

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ure

Noun

pedicure f (invariable)

  1. pedicure

Portuguese

Noun

pedicure f (plural pedicures)

  1. pedicure (cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails)
  2. a professional who provides pedicure

Spanish

Noun

pedicure m (plural pedicures)

  1. pedicure
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