Meaning
mane
- the long, thick hair growing along the neck of animals such as horses or lions
- thick, voluminous human hair (figurative)
In a sentence
Il cavallo bianco scuoteva con fierezza la sua lunga criniera al vento.
The white horse proudly shook its long mane in the wind.
Con quella criniera di riccioli indomabili, non passa mai inosservata.
With that mane of untamable curls, she never goes unnoticed.
Perché non spazzoli la criniera del puledro prima di uscire?
Why don't you brush the foal's mane before going out?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| criniera | feminine · singular |
| criniere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used humorously or admiringly to describe someone's thick, unruly hair.