Also means
mane
Usage Note
Crine refers specifically to the long hair of a horse's mane or tail, and by extension to horsehair used in upholstery or bow-making. The plural crini is common in literary and equestrian contexts. Do not confuse with capello (human hair) or pelo (animal fur/hair in general).
Examples
"Il cavallo agitava i crini al vento."
Natural Translation
The horse shook its mane in the wind.
Literal Translation
The horse shook the mane-hairs in-the wind.
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