Definition of Nail enamel

1. Noun. A cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny.

Exact synonyms: Nail Polish, Nail Varnish
Generic synonyms: Cosmetic, Enamel

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nail Enamel

nail-headed
nail-patella syndrome
nail-tailed kangaroo
nail-tailed wallaby
nail Jell-O to a tree
nail bar
nail bed
nail beds
nail biter
nail biting
nail bomb
nail clipper
nail clippers
nail diseases
nail down
nail enamel (current term)
nail extension
nail file
nail files
nail fold
nail gun
nail guns
nail hole
nail horn
nail house
nail knot
nail knots
nail matrix
nail one's colors to the mast
nail one's colours to the mast

Literary usage of Nail enamel

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Bulletin of Pharmacy (1920)
"Finger-nail Enamel and Cuticle Remover. FNK asks: "Will you kindly ... For a nail enamel the following combination may be tried: • Paraffin 60 grains. ..."

2. American Druggist (1888)
"Diamond nail enamel" (S., Oswego). The nearest approach to the odor of Russia leather may be produced by using the common oil of birch (oleum betu- ..."

3. Official Catalogue: Annual Horse Show by National Horse Show Association of America (1897)
"... Heavy Artillery by which we are constantly winning victories."—JPP Dr, J. PARKER PRAY CO. Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers of DIAMOND nail enamel ** ..."

4. The Edison Monthly by New York Edison Company (1915)
"I Mr Miller made other improvements in the practice of manicuring, including a waterproof nail enamel, a new form of buffer and other accessories, ..."

5. Hand Book of the United States Tariff: Containing the Tariff Act of 1913 by Vandegrift, F.B., & Co, William Watson Rich, United States (1913)
"360 " cases, leather, if permanently fitted and furnished with traveling sets 35% 48 " crayons (TD 17180 60% 360 " mats, chamois 30% 48 " nail enamel powder ..."

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