pedicure
noun/ˈpɛdɪˌkjʊr/
Frequency rank: #16,994 most common English word
Meaning
a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails, including cleaning, trimming, and often painting the nails.
Example sentence
She treated herself to pedicure before the beach vacation.
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