/ ˈmænɪkjʊə(r); NAmE -kjʊr/ noun , verb
■ noun
[ C , U ] the care and treatment of a person's hands and nails :
to have a manicure
—compare pedicure
■ verb
[ vn ] to care for and treat your hands and nails
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WORD ORIGIN
late 19th cent.: from French , from Latin manus hand + cura care.