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manicure

noun

  1. cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands
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verb

  1. to do manicure work on
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/

noun

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

  1. A cosmetic treatment for the fingernails.
  2. A manicurist.

verb

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

  1. To apply such a treatment to the hands.
  2. To polish or trim something very finely or evenly.