noun
Uncommon
mane
mayn
Mane (noun) means the long, thick hair growing along the neck of an animal such as a horse or lion. Example: “The lion shook its mane as it roared.”
noun
1
The long, thick hair growing along the neck of an animal such as a horse or lion.
"The lion shook its mane as it roared."
"She braided the horse's mane before the show."
2
A person's long or thick head of hair, used informally.
"He tossed his shaggy mane out of his eyes."
How to use mane
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe thick hair on an animal's neck, or, casually, a person's long hair.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "main" (primary, most important) — they sound identical but are unrelated.
Easily confused with
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Etymology
From Old English manu ("mane"), from a Proto-Germanic root related to "neck," shared with the German word Mähne.
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What does “mane” mean?
The word “mane” means the long, thick hair growing along the neck of an animal such as a horse or lion. In plain terms, the thick hair on an animal's neck, or, casually, a person's long hair.
How do you pronounce “mane”?
“Mane” is pronounced mayn (/meɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “mane” in a sentence?
Here is “mane” used in a sentence: “The lion shook its mane as it roared.”
What part of speech is “mane”?
“Mane” is a noun.
Where does the word “mane” come from?
The word “mane” comes from Old English. From Old English manu ("mane"), from a Proto-Germanic root related to "neck," shared with the German word Mähne.
Is “mane” a common word?
“Mane” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mane” have?
“Mane” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the long, thick hair growing along the neck of an animal such as a horse or lion.
