Definitions for manicure

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manicure man·i·cure

Spelling: [man-i-kyoo r]

IPA: /ˈmæn ɪˌkyʊər/

Manicure is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 387 anagrams from letters in manicure (aceimnru).

Definitions for manicure

noun

1. a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles.
2. a manicurist.

verb (used with object)

1. to take care of (the hands and fingernails); apply manicure treatment to.
2. to trim or cut meticulously:

verb (used without object)

1. to give a manicure.

Origin of manicure

1875-80; French Latin mani- (combining form of manus hand) + cūra care

Examples for manicure

The girls say that I can shampoo and manicure as well as a professional.

I might win a manicure set, or a shoe-horn, or a leather bag.

Not enough time for a manicure, probably just enough time for a stiff drink.

Now, next time you find yourself stuck at a layover in dire need of a manicure, Essie will be there to help.

And she even matched her manicure to her outfit, flashing nails that were a shade of teal.

My friend in the manicure came and told me about hers when I was lying in the hospital.

I wondered what kind of tool-grinder they used for a manicure.

“He did not want to come back this season, and I did,” she said, admiring her manicure.

She had stopped before her dressing-table and was toying with her manicure things.

But the manicure lady was of a temperament needing no prompting.