noun / adjective
sable
SAY-bul/ˈseɪbl/
A marten prized for its dark silky fur.
The sable moves quietly through the forest on short legs.
Etymology
Old French sable referred to the animal or its prized fur. English first used the word for the pelt, then extended it to the mammal itself.
In context
Sable famous for its very soft fur found in cold forests of Russia and Asia. The sable's coat is legendary for its silky, dense, and luxurious texture
More examples
- In northern forests, sables hunt mice and other small animals.
- A sable's thick fur helps it survive cold winters.
- The old coat is lined with sable fur.
Forms
sable · sables
Similar words
- marten
- Names the broader animal group, not specifically the sable.