mane

noun

ˈmān 

1

: long and heavy hair growing about the neck and head of some mammals (such as horses and lions)

2

: long heavy hair on a person's head

maned

ˈmānd 

adjective

Examples of mane in a Sentence

an actor with a thick mane of silver hair

Recent Examples on the Web

Mighty and majestic with wonderful manes, horses have been part of human life for eons. —Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024

Or Johnny Winter, honing his blues act with his long mane of white-blond hair, or Jim Morrison, lighting everyone on fire, including himself. —Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024

While giving the mane a voluminous lift, the shampoo uplifts the senses: its scent—which mixes notes of waterlily, cedarwood, apple, citrus, and bergamot—is addictive. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024

Beer wore her chocolate brown mane in subtle waves, adding on black eyeliner, taupe eyeshadow and rosy blush. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English manu; akin to Old High German mana mane, Latin monile necklace

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mane

• lion's mane
• lion's mane mushroom

Kids Definition

mane

noun

ˈmān 

1

: long heavy hair growing about the neck and head of some mammals (as horses and lions)

2

: long heavy hair on a person's head

maned

ˈmānd 

adjective