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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFoot-Bath
/ˈfʊt.bæθ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A basin or container used for soaking the feet in water, often for relaxation or therapeutic purposes.
"After a long day, she enjoyed a soothing foot-bath with essential oils." - 2
A treatment involving soaking the feet in warm water, sometimes with added ingredients for health benefits.
"The spa offered a luxurious foot-bath with herbal infusions."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'foot-bath' combines 'foot', derived from Old English 'fōt', and 'bath', from Old English 'bæþ'. The concept has evolved from simple washing to a therapeutic practice, reflecting cultural attitudes towards hygiene and relaxation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Foot-Bath" is said worldwide
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bain de pieds
Transliteration: bɛ̃ də pje
"Après une longue journée, elle a pris un bain de pieds relaxant."
Fußbad
Transliteration: fuːsˌbaːt
"Nach einem langen Tag genoss sie ein entspannendes Fußbad."
pediluvio
Transliteration: pe.diˈlu.vio
"Dopo una lunga giornata, ha fatto un pediluvio rilassante."
baño de pies
Transliteration: ˈbaɲo ðe pjes
"Después de un largo día, disfrutó de un baño de pies relajante."
banho de pés
Transliteration: ˈbɐɲu dʒi ˈpejʃ
"Após um longo dia, ela desfrutou de um banho de pés relaxante."
पैरों का स्नान
Transliteration: pairon ka snaan
"लंबे दिन के बाद, उसने आरामदायक पैरों का स्नान किया।"
足浴
Transliteration: zú yù
"经过漫长的一天，她享受了一个舒缓的足浴。"
발목욕
Transliteration: bal-mog-yok
"긴 하루를 보낸 후, 그녀는 편안한 발목욕을 즐겼습니다."
足湯
Transliteration: ashiyu
"長い一日の後、彼女はリラックスするために足湯を楽しみました。"
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