Manicure Definition

mănĭ-kyo͝or
manicured, manicures, manicuring
noun
A trimming, cleaning, and sometimes polishing of the fingernails, esp. when done by a manicurist.
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verb
To trim, polish, etc. (the fingernails)
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To give a manicure to (someone)
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To trim, clip, etc. meticulously.
To manicure a lawn.
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Other Word Forms of Manicure

Noun

Singular:
manicure
Plural:
manicures

Origin of Manicure

  • French Latin manus hand man-2 in Indo-European roots Latin cūra care cure

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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