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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."

Synonyms
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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.

• Rhymes for mane

• Nearby Words

mandragora
mandrake
mandrill
mane
maneater
maned
manes

Word Origin & Etymology

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

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mane. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mane
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