Definition of 'mane'
Word forms: plural manes
1. countable noun
The mane on a horse or lion is the long thick hair that grows from its neck.
2. countable noun
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mane in British English
noun
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Derived forms
maned adjective
maneless (ˈmaneless)
adjective
Word origin
Old English manu; related to Old High German mana, Old Norse mön, and perhaps to Old English mene and Old High German menni necklace
Word Frequency
mane in American English
noun
1.
the long hair growing from the
top or sides of the neck of certain animals, as the horse or lion
2.
long, thick human hair
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Derived forms
maned
adjective
Word origin
ME < OE manu, akin to Ger mähne < IE *mono-, neck (> Sans mányā, nape of the neck, Welsh mwn, neck), prob. < base *men-, to project >
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British English: mane NOUN
The mane on a horse or lion is the long thick hair that grows from its neck.
The horse's mane can be washed at the same time as his body.
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