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

The brand sells pouches of instant coffee and matcha, which contain 21 vitamins and minerals, and the functional mushrooms lion’s mane and chaga. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Those with straight manes would do well to sleep in a bun or braids for a little extra oomph—the organic texture is the whole point. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026

These hard-working formulas have transformed the first step in my hair-wash routine, and turned what was once a perplexingly flat mane into perfectly polished tresses. — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026

Lion’s mane is among the most studied, with research suggesting benefits for memory, cognition and gut health. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

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

Rhymes for mane

• ane
• bane
• blain
• brain
• cane
• chaine
• cheyne
• deign
• drain
• fain
• fane
• feign

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