noun
Etymology
Origin of fingernail
Example Sentences
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The texture of the crest and the network of blood vessel channels inside it indicate that it was covered in keratin, the same material found in human fingernails.
From Science Daily
"I only found a tiny little bit," she said, showing a fraction of her little fingernail.
From Barron's
He paints his fingernails and is no stranger to samba dancing in the finish area, wanting to bring more colour to alpine skiing.
From BBC
The kitchen smelled like bacon and sweet butter and the car grease that was always stuck under Mr. Garner’s fingernails.
From Literature
There was a girl named Patrice who had a sparkly shirt, sparkly fingernails, and sparkly barrettes, too, and said her best friend was Simone.
From Literature
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