Flowing tresses is a term used to describe long, flowing HAIR. It is often associated with the manes of horses, which are the long, thick locks of HAIR that grow from the neck and shoulders of the animal. The term 'manes' is derived from the Latin word for 'HAIR' and is also used to refer to the long, flowing HAIR of humans. In crossword puzzles, the term 'manes' is often used as a five-letter answer to the clue 'flowing tresses'.