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German cousin releases song - anyone who has had a nail-biting experience will appreciate it (8)

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I believe the answer is:

manicure

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This might be a double definition.

'german cousin' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'song anyone who has had a nail-biting experience will appreciate it' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'releases' is the link.

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(Other definitions for manicure that I've seen before include "Cosmetic care of the hands" , "A numeric approach to care of the hands" , "Work on hand" , "Hands/nails treatment" , "Hand and nail treatment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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