Drab-mane

Drab-mane describes an animal, most commonly a horse or a lion, characterized by a mane of a dull, uninspired, or lackluster color, lacking vibrancy or luster. This color is often a muted brown, gray, or tan, contrasting with the animal's potential overall beauty or expected color. It can also figuratively refer to anything that is considered dull, lifeless, or lacking in visual appeal and personality, particularly when describing hair or fur that is not flourishing. The term is particularly associated with the animal kingdom. It is typically a descriptive adjective focusing on appearance or lacking that the animal, when describing its appearance, often with connotations of fatigue or a lack of vitality in its overall appearance.

Drab-mane meaning with examples

• The aging lion, once the king of the savanna, now bore a drab-mane, its once majestic golden mane faded to a dusty brown, reflecting the decline of its reign and vitality.
• Despite her elegant physique, the horse’s drab-mane, a washed-out shade of brown, detracted from its potential winning appearance in the show ring and caused some judge's to not give the highest score.
• He described the horse as "a beautiful animal with a drab-mane", hoping this would cause fewer concerns regarding the potential for competition, as many judged on appearance alone.
• The sculptor's attempt to create a lifelike lion failed, as the painted drab-mane of the statue made it appear inanimate and lacking in the animal's characteristic strength and dignity.
• The rescued horse's drab-mane, a sign of neglect and poor health, contrasted sharply with the hopeful look in its eyes. The transformation of its mane reflected the animal's overall recovery.