hippomanes

/hɪpəˈmeɪniːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A dried, knob-like structure at the tip of a horse’s mane, formed from the root of a hair.

“The veterinarian carefully examined the hippomanes for signs of disease.”

Synonyms

  • horsehair root
  • mane tip

Antonyms

  • horsehair shaft