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Foot massage

/ˈfʊt ˌmæs.ɑːʒ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A therapeutic treatment involving the manipulation of the feet to relieve tension and promote relaxation.

    "After a long day of walking, she enjoyed a soothing foot massage at the spa."
  2. 2

    A form of reflexology that targets specific pressure points on the feet to improve overall health.

    "He believes that a foot massage can help alleviate headaches and improve circulation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the combination of the Old English word 'fōt' (foot) and the French word 'massage' (itself stemming from Arabic 'massah', meaning to touch or stroke, or Greek 'masso', to knead). The specific compound refers to the therapeutic practice of rubbing and manipulating the feet to relieve tension and promote relaxation.

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