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pedicure

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɛdɪkjɝ// UK //pˈɛdɪkjˌɔː// pedi·cure Archaic

n. a treatment for your feet and toes that involves cleaning, cutting, and polishing your nails. It is often done at a beauty salon to make your feet look and feel better.

n. a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toes, typically involving the removal of dead skin, trimming of nails, and application of polish. Often performed in a professional salon setting.


SIMPLE

I am getting a pedicure before my summer holiday.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long day of hiking, she booked a pedicure to soothe her sore feet and remove the calluses.

COMPLEX

While some view a pedicure as a simple grooming ritual, others consider it a necessary step in maintaining overall foot health and preventing fungal infections through regular professional cleaning.

Origin

From French pédicure, from Latin pes (“foot”).

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