Definition of MANES

manes

Noun

  • a Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism (216-276)
  • long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
  • growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being
  • The souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived as deities or the subjects of reverence, or of other deceased relatives.
  • plural of mane

Verb

  • take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
  • provide with workers

Origin / Etymology

From Latin manes (“spirits of the dead”).

Synonyms

head of hair, man, mane

Scrabble Score: 7

manes: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
manes: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
manes: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

manes is a valid Words With Friends word