mane
word
Definition
The long, thick hair that grows from the neck of certain animals, like horses and lions. It can also be used to describe a person’s long, thick hair in a metaphorical way.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used for animals, especially horses and lions. Metaphorically, it refers to people with thick, impressive hair (“a mane of hair”). Not used for short or thin hair. Rare in technical or formal writing.
Spanish: melenaPortuguese (BR): jubaPortuguese (PT): jubaChinese (Simplified): 鬃毛Chinese (Traditional): 鬃毛Hindi: अयालArabic: عرف (شعر الحيوان)
Example Sentences
The lion has a thick mane around its neck.
basic
A horse’s mane needs to be brushed often.
basic
She was proud of her long, curly mane.
basic
He shook his wild mane after swimming in the river.
natural
The stylist helped her tame her thick mane for the party.
natural
Kids loved to braid the pony’s soft mane at the farm.
natural