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Meaning of MANICURE

Pronunciation:  'manukyûr

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  professional care for the hands and fingernails
  2. [v]  care for one's hand by cutting and shaping the nails, etc.
  3. [v]  trim carefully; of fingernails
 
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 Synonyms: trim
 
 See Also: aid, attention, care, cut, groom, neaten, tending

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Man"i*cure\, n. [F., fr. L. manus hand + curare to
    cure.]
    A person who makes a business of taking care of people's
    hands, especially their nails.
       [Men] who had taken good care of their hands by wearing
       gloves and availing themselves of the services of a
       manicure.                                   --Pop. Sci.
                                                   Monthly.
    
  2. \Man"i*cure\, n.
    The care of the hands and nails.
    
  3. \Man"i*cure\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Manicured}; p.
    pr. & vb. n. {Manicuring}.]
    To care for (the hands and nails); to care for the hands and
    nails of; to do manicure work.
    
 
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Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Dreaming that you are getting a manicure, represents glamour and beauty. You are seeking attention for the work you have done. You may also be expressing something beautiful and positive through your work.
 
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