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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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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Cite this Entry

“Mane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mane. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.

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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