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Sable: meaning, definitions and examples

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sable

 

[ หˆseษชbษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A small carnivorous mammal with a silky coat, native to the forests of Eurasia and North America. Sables are valued for their fur, which is dark brown with a blackish tint.

Synonyms

marten, polecat

Examples of usage

  • The sable is known for its luxurious fur.
  • Sables are often hunted for their valuable pelts.
Context #2 | Noun

fur

The fur of the sable, used especially for making garments and trimmings. It is soft, dense, and highly prized for its luxurious quality.

Synonyms

sable fur, sable pelt

Examples of usage

  • She wore a coat trimmed with sable.
  • The sable fur is known for its warmth and elegance.
Context #3 | Noun

color

A dark brown color with a blackish hue, resembling the fur of the sable animal.

Synonyms

blackish-brown, dark brown

Examples of usage

  • The artist used a sable hue for the painting.
  • Her hair was a rich sable color.

Translations

Translations of the word "sable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zibelina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เคฌเคฒ (sebal)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zobel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cerpelai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฑะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sobรณl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒญใƒ†ใƒณ (kuroten)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท zibeline

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marta cibelina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sable

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ€์€๋‹ด๋น„ (geom-eundambi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูˆุฑ (samลซr)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sobol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sobol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฒ‚ (diฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sabljarka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (sabeli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ samur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marta cibelina

Etymology

The word 'sable' originated from the Old French word 'sable', which meant 'sand'. This term was later used to refer to the animal known for its valuable fur. Sables have been hunted for centuries for their luxurious pelts, leading to a decline in their population in some regions. The fur of the sable has long been associated with luxury and elegance, making it a prized material for garments and accessories.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,414, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.