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

Lion’s mane, reishi, and shiitake mushrooms may be more beneficial than others. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2026

As with Roberts, Lawrence's mane is a luminous oat-y hue that is at once easy and aspirational. —Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026

The whimsical design features black horses with manes and tails that are alternately red and pink. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026

Your wild, blonde mane is part of you! —Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Feb. 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