Plural of mane
regular plural
The plural of mane is manes.
Forms of mane
| Singular | mane /meɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | manes /ˈmɑːneɪz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Manes in a sentence
- The term manism is derived from the Latin manes, meaning "departed spirits, ghosts, souls of the deceased.1997, Thomas A. Green, Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art. From the entry manism
- Fine the horses, with flying manes and tight lithe bodies, shoulders sweating, muscles rippling, mouths afroth.1969, Robert Coover, Pricksongs & descants: fictions, page 170. From the entry afroth
- There were night penguins that emitted green light only when hunting in dark seas, and merlions whose manes were fringed with pallid lavender.2000, Alan Dean Foster, A Triumph of Souls, New York, N.Y.: Aspect/Warner Books, →ISBN. From the entry merlion
Meaning of mane
- noun Longer hair growth on back of neck of an animal, especially a horse or lion.
- noun Long or thick hair of a person's head.
- noun Part of a naval sword between the tang button and the quillon.
Questions about the plural of mane
- What is the plural of mane?
- The plural of mane is manes.
- Is mane countable?
- Mane is a countable noun.
Source and license
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