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

For the casual outing, the Spencer star, 34, styled her mane, which was bleached to a vibrant nearly platinum hue, in a messy bun. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025

At the diner, Case, now 54, wore a dark-blue button-down, and her predominantly gray mane was skunked with a streak of flaming auburn. —Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025

However, Kraven does accept one posthumous gift from Nikolai: the iconic lion’s mane coat that Kraven wears in the comics. —Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024

Yet, rather than decry their delusion, r/bald’s envious users will remind OP of his luck, tell him how glorious his mane is and send him on his way. —Oscar Holland, CNN, 27 Nov. 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