manicure

man·i·cure  (mn-kyr)

n.

A cosmetic treatment of the fingernails, including shaping and polishing.

tr.v. man·i·cured, man·i·cur·ing, man·i·cures

1. To trim, clean, and polish (the fingernails).

2. To clip or trim evenly and closely: manicure a hedge.

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[French : Latin manus, hand; see man-² in Indo-European roots + Latin cra, care; see cure.]

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manicure

Noun

cosmetic care of the hands and fingernails

Verb

[-curing, -cured]

to care for the fingernails and hands [Latin manus hand + cura care]

manicurist n

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	manicure - professional care for the hands and fingernails beauty treatment - enhancement of someone's personal beauty care, tending, attention, aid - the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
Verb	1.	manicure - trim carefully and neatly; "manicure fingernails" cut - separate with or as if with an instrument; "Cut the rope"
	2.	manicure - care for (one's hand) by cutting and shaping the nails, etc. neaten, groom - care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed"

Translations

manicure [ˈmænɪkjuəʳ] n → manicura

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manicure [ˈmænɪkjuəʳ] n → manucure f

vt [+ person] → faire les mains à

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manicure [ˈmænɪkjuəʳ] n → Maniküre f

vt → maniküren

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manicure [ˈmænɪkjuəʳ] n → manicure f inv