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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
pedicure
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pedicure

Pedicure \Ped"i*cure\, n. [Pedi- + L. cura care.]

  1. The care of the feet, toes, and toenails.

  2. a single treatment of the feet, toes, and toenails.

  3. One who cares for the feet and nails; a chiropodist. -- Ped"i*cure, v. t. -- Ped"i*cur*ism, n. -- Ped"i*cur*ist, n.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
pedicure

1839, "one whose business is surgical care of feet" (removal of corns, bunions, etc.), from French pédicure, from Latin pes (genitive pedis) "foot" (see foot (n.)) + curare "to care for," from cura (see care). In reference to the treatment itself, attested from 1890; specifically as a beauty treatment, from 1900.

Wiktionary
pedicure

n. 1 superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails. 2 (cx dated English) One who cares for the feet and nails; a chiropodist. vb. To apply such treatment to the feet

WordNet
pedicure
  1. n. professional care for the feet and toenails

  2. v. care for one's feet by cutting and shaping the nails, etc.

Wikipedia
Pedicure

A pedicure is a superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails. It provides a similar service to a manicure. Pedicures are done for cosmetic, therapeutic and medical purposes, and can help prevent nail diseases and nail disorders. They are extremely popular throughout the world, primarily among women.

Pedicures are not just limited to nails; usually dead skin cells on the bottom of feet are rubbed off using a rough stone called a pumice stone. Additionally, leg care below the knee became a common and now expected service included in pedicures. granular exfoliation, application of moisturizing creams, and a brief leg massage.

Usage examples of "pedicure".

Dottie and I sit in pedicure chairs on either side of Lou Lou, our feet submerged in bubbling warm water.

She looked at Cassie in the pedicure chair next to her, and the two shared a smile.

So, what was she doing getting a pedicure and going gaga over the guy who was trying to charm her out of filing a lawsuit?

She kicked off her sandals and emptied a bag of pedicure tools and lotions.

Luke lay on his back, five inches from her pedicure, smiling full force.

Although her bawling had become hysterical, she continued with her pedicure, tightly capping the nail color and opening a bottle of quick drying topcoat.

I caught up on paying bills, answered dozens of accumulated e-mails, napped in the late afternoon, phoned family and friends, and put on my hooded rain slicker to cross the street for a late-afternoon pedicure and manicure.

Maybe the children had decided to give the beasts a pedicure and take them for a walk?

She gave herself a manicure and pedicure, painting her nails a deep scarlet.

Later, it would become men who tiptoe around confrontation and kowtow at the pedicured feet of their controlling mothers.

I got a pedicure, a manicure and a facial at the salon where I worked, and the new guy, Andrew, did my hair in this soft, swingy style.

Shear Pleasures, though according to the white script painted on the window, Belle had added pedicures, and the Bijoux Theater still dominated the corner of Maringouin and Heron.

Okay, so I cancel my masseuse, bikini wax, and the weekly pedicure.

Evelyn went back to the city three times that last week we were in the Hamptons, once for a manicure and a pedicure and a facial, the second time for a one‑on‑one training session at Stephanie Herman, and finally to meet with her astrologer.

Can you see Tereza and Maddy over there getting pedicures and arguing.