Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

manicule

/ˈmæ.nɪ.kjuːl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: man-icule
IPA: /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjuːl/

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A symbol resembling a hand with the index finger extended, used to draw attention to or indicate something.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin manicula (“little hand”). Doublet of manacle and manicle.

Inflected Forms

manicules (plural)

Synonyms

index digit fist see others in Wikipedia at manicule § Terminology

Questions

How do you pronounce manicule?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjuːl/.
What does manicule mean?: A symbol resembling a hand with the index finger extended, used to draw attention to or indicate something.
Where does manicule come from?: Borrowed from Latin manicula (“little hand”). Doublet of manacle and manicle.

How to pronounce manicule

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