Manicure
/ˈmæn.ɪ.kjʊr/noun
A cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails.
Did you know?The term 'manicure' was first used in the 17th century and connects to ancient rituals of beauty that often involved spiritual significance.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
manuaria
“pertaining to the hand”
Old French
Old French
manicure
“treatment of the hands”
Middle English
Middle English
manicure
“systematic care of the fingernails and hands”
Modern English
English
manicure
“a beauty treatment for the hands and nails”