mane

noun

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 adjective

Examples of mane in a Sentence

an actor with a thick mane of silver hair
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Masterminded by hairstylist Peter Burkill, a fair few inches have been eliminated from Brown’s mane, leaving her with a thick and voluminous chin-grazing bob that gently flicks inwards towards the ends. Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025 Also, lion’s mane is not without side effects—headaches, digestive discomfort and allergic reactions are somewhat common. Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 For example, a light lavender lining peeks out from underneath the tool of the Rapunzel dress, which can be paired with a long, dramatic boa to imitate her lustrous mane. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Along with her icy new mane, the Netflix star opted for Y2K glam, pairing a gray smoky eye with brown lip liner and bronzed skin. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mane

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of mane was before the 12th century

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“Mane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mane. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

mane

noun
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 adjective

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