Definition of Sable
Sable
sa·ble
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(noun)
a small mammal native to northern Asia, characterized by its dark brown fur, or the fur of this animal when used for various articles;
e.g. She wore a fine sable coat over her outfit.
(noun)
(literary) the color black, especially on clothing worn when mourning (sometimes used as "sables" in the latter case);
e.g. The family were dressed in sables for the funeral.
(adjective)
(literary) black in color;
e.g. He wore a sable suit to the theatre.
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