mane

How to say it

Meaning

a crest, comb, or plume, such as on a rooster's head; also a fringe or tassel.

Good to know

used for the fleshy crest atop a rooster's head, or more broadly for any tassel-like fringe.

Examples

• Jogoo ana mane nyekundu kichwani.The rooster has a red crest on its head.
• Je, mane ya jogoo huyu ni kubwa?Is this rooster's crest big?
• Hakuna mane kwenye kuku wa kike.Hens do not have a crest.
• Wataona mane ya jogoo ikimeta jua likizama.They will see the rooster's crest gleam as the sun sets.