Mane - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A mane is the long, thick hair that grows from the neck of certain animals, such as lions or horses. It can also refer to a person’s long, flowing hair.
Definition:
Long, thick hair growing from the neck or head of an animal, especially a horse or lion.
Synonyms:
hair, locks, tresses, fur
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
baldness, hairlessness
Common Collocations:
flowing mane, thick mane, lion's mane, horse's mane
Derivatives:
maned, maneless
Usage Tips:
Use "mane" to describe long hair on animals; avoid for humans unless poetic or metaphorical.
Common Phrases:
lion's mane, shake one's mane, flowing mane
Etymology:
From Old English "manu," related to German "Mähne," meaning animal neck hair.
Examples:
- 1. The lion's golden mane shimmered in the sunlight.
- 2. She brushed her horse's thick black mane before the race.
- 3. His wild hair resembled a lion's untamed mane.
- 4. The wind blew through the stallion's flowing mane as it galloped.