mane
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.”
How to use mane
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe thick hair on an animal's neck, or, casually, a person's long hair.
Don't confuse with "main" (primary, most important) — they sound identical but are unrelated.
Word forms
manes plural, Manes plural
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The lion shook its _____ as it roared.
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.