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pedicure (n.)

1839, "one whose business is surgical care of feet" (removal of corns, bunions, etc.), from French pédicure, from Latin pes (genitive pedis) "foot" (from PIE root *ped- "foot") + curare "to care for," from cura "care" (see cure (n.1.)). In reference to the treatment itself, attested from 1890; specifically as a beauty treatment, by 1900.

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Definitions of pedicure from WordNet
1
pedicure (v.)
care for one's feet by cutting and shaping the nails, etc.;
2
pedicure (n.)
professional care for the feet and toenails;
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