sables
/ˈseɪbəlz/ · noun
Meaning
- A 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).
- The marten, especially Martes americana (syn. Mustela americana).
- The fur or pelt of the sable or other species of martens; a coat made from this fur.
- An artist's brush made from the fur of the sable (Wikipedia).
- A black colour on a coat of arms (Wikipedia).
- A dark brown colour, resembling the fur of some sables.
- Black garments worn in mourning.
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