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- [man-i-kyoo r]
- /ˈmæn ɪˌkyʊər/
- /ˈmæn.ɪ.kjʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [man-i-kyoo r]
- /ˈmæn ɪˌkyʊər/
Definitions of manicure word
- noun manicure a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles. 1
- noun manicure a manicurist. 1
- verb with object manicure to take care of (the hands and fingernails); apply manicure treatment to. 1
- verb with object manicure to trim or cut meticulously: to manicure a lawn. 1
- verb without object manicure to give a manicure. 1
- noun manicure A cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles, and softening of the skin. 1
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Origin of manicure
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < French < Latin mani- (combining form of manus hand) + cūra care
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Parts of speech for Manicure
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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manicure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
manicure usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for manicure
verb manicure
- beautify — If you beautify something, you make it look more beautiful.
- polish — to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction: to polish a brass doorknob.
- shape — Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe.
- cut — If you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool.
- clip — A clip is a small device, usually made of metal or plastic, that is specially shaped for holding things together.
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See also
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