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manicure

Syllabification: (man·i·cure)
Pronunciation: /ˈmaniˌkyo͝or/
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Definition of manicure

noun

  • a cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles, and softening of the skin.

verb

[with object]
  • give a manicure to.
  • (usually as adjective manicured) trim neatly:manicured lawns

Origin:

late 19th century: from French, from Latin manus 'hand' + cura 'care'

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