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Sable

noun
/ˈseɪbəl/
Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.nounA small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur (Wikipedia).
2.nounThe marten, especially Martes americana (syn. Mustela americana).
3.nounThe fur or pelt of the sable or other species of martens; a coat made from this fur.
4.nounAn artist's brush made from the fur of the sable (Wikipedia).
5.nounA black colour on a coat of arms (Wikipedia).
6.nounA dark brown colour, resembling the fur of some sables.
7.noun(in the plural, sables) Black garments, especially worn in mourning.
8.adjectiveOf the black colour sable.
9.adjective: In blazon, of the colour black.
10.adjectiveMade of sable fur.
11.adjectiveDark, somber.
12.adjectiveDark-skinned; black.

Synonyms

blackduskyinkysootyswarthyebonyjet blackcoal blackcolorlessachromaticpitch blackmartes zibellina

Rhymes With

enableunstablefablelabelstabledisabletablehabile
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