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manicure

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmænɪkjɝ// UK //mˈænɪkjˌɔː// man·i·cure Archaic

n. a beauty treatment for your nails. It usually involves cutting, shaping, and painting your nails to make them look nice.

n. a cosmetic treatment of the fingernails, typically involving the removal of the natural nail surface and the application of polish or other decorative finishes.


SIMPLE

She gets a manicure every Saturday morning.

CONTEXTUAL

After the long flight, she decided to treat herself to a professional manicure to relax.

COMPLEX

The spa offers a variety of manicures, ranging from a simple polish application to a more elaborate design involving gold leaf and intricate patterns.

Origin

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

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