mane

noun

ˈmān How to pronounce mane (audio)
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 How to pronounce mane (audio)
adjective

Examples of mane in a Sentence

an actor with a thick mane of silver hair
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Her wild mane of curls and satiny crimson gown added a layer of vivid drama to the performance, accentuating her combo’s incendiary world-jazz sound. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 Lion’s mane works well with high-protein foods like beans, tofu, eggs, or chicken to help meet protein needs. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026 Kickstart your mane’s growth and health with Earthshine’s Hair Growth Scalp Serum. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 10 July 2026 The brand sells pouches of instant coffee and matcha, which contain 21 vitamins and minerals, and the functional mushrooms lion’s mane and chaga. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mane

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of mane was before the 12th century

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“Mane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mane. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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mane

noun
ˈmān How to pronounce mane (audio)
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 How to pronounce mane (audio)
adjective

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