Meaning of the word sable in English

What does sable mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sable

US /ˈseɪ.bəl/

UK /ˈseɪ.bəl/

a carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, with a short tail and dark brown fur, native to northern Asia

Example:

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The hunter tracked a rare sable through the snowy forest.

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The coat was trimmed with luxurious sable fur.

Synonym:

marten ermine

black

Example:

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The knight's shield bore a coat of arms with a sable background.

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Her mood was sable after receiving the bad news.

Synonym:

black dark somber gloomy

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