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sable

The correct spelling is sable.

How to pronounce sable

/ˈseɪbəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈseɪbəl/

Say it like: Sab-le

The correct spelling is sable. 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…

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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).
  2. 2.The marten, especially Martes americana (syn. Mustela americana).
  3. 3.The fur or pelt of the sable or other species of martens; a coat made from this fur.
  4. 4.An artist's brush made from the fur of the sable (Wikipedia).
  5. 5.A black colour on a coat of arms (Wikipedia).

adjective

  1. 1.Of the black colour sable.
  2. 2.: In blazon, of the colour black.
  3. 3.Made of sable fur.
  4. 4.Dark, somber.
  5. 5.Dark-skinned; black.

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