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The flowing hair status update worn by lions, horses, and confident humans alike.
means The long hair growing along the neck of certain animals, or a person's impressively thick head of hair.
from From Old English 'manu', kin to Old Norse 'mon' and Sanskrit 'manya' (nape), all pointing at the neck.
Lion signalDarker, fuller manes advertise testosterone and good genes.
Word cousinLikely related to 'mane' meaning neck across old tongues.
Horse functionManes shield the neck from sun, weather, and bites.