English Explanatory Dictionary

manicure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cosmetic treatment for the fingernails.
  2. A manicurist.
verb
  1. To apply such a treatment to the hands.
  2. To polish or trim something very finely or evenly.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-manicure.wav

Word forms

manicure manicures manicuring manicured

Etymology

From French manucure, coming from Latin manus, hand, and cura, care.

Related words

pedicure

Derived words

French manicure manicurer manicurism manicurist
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