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Definition of mane

mane

/meɪn/
mane
Plural:manes
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• noun

1

The growth of long, thick hair from the neck or back of certain animals, notably the lion and the horse.

Example

"The magnificent male lion proudly shook his dark mane while surveying the grassy savanna."

2

A person's long, thick, and typically striking or unruly head of hair.

Example

"She tossed her wild mane of red hair over her shoulder before continuing the performance."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Care must be taken not to confuse 'mane' (animal hair) with its homophone 'main', which functions primarily as an adjective meaning chief or principal.

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• Nearby Words

mandragora
mandrake
mandrill
mane
manettia
mangaba
manganese

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English mænu, of Germanic origin; related to Old Frisian mana, Dutch manen, and German Mähne.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mane. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mane
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