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

Staff remembered him for his calm temperament, distinctive mane and loud roar — as well as a goofy streak, the zoo said. —Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026

On Fox News, Essayli, sporting a blue FBI windbreaker, hyped the arrest of Orellana, a quiet, wiry man with a long mane of coal-black hair. —A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026

The once-famous dark mane has gone white and is neatly cropped and the bushy mustache is now just a brush of hair below his nose. —Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026

Chows are magnificent dogs of ancient Chinese descent known for their black tongues and lion-like mane. —Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 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