sable — a small carnivorous mammal with dark brown fur, valued for its pelt
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small carnivorous mammal with dark brown fur, valued for its pelt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪbəl/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's wife collected sable coats like other people collect stamps.
- The artist used a sable brush to create the finest details in the painting.
- Her sable eyes seemed to hold all the mysteries of the night.
sable
NOUN[/ˈseɪbəl/]
a small carnivorous mammal with dark brown fur, valued for its pelt
Dark-furred sable valued for its pelt
A sable on the table brings the fable to life!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin 'sabelum', borrowed from Germanic languages. Originally, it referred to a valuable fur-bearing animal native to Siberia and Russia, prized for its dark, luxurious pelt in medieval Europe.
Breakdown
Medieval Latin sabelum (a small sable animal) → Old French sable → Middle English sable. The term evolved from referring specifically to the animal and its fur to denoting the color itself.
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📝Examples
“The billionaire's wife collected sable coats like other people collect stamps.”
“The artist used a sable brush to create the finest details in the painting.”
“Her sable eyes seemed to hold all the mysteries of the night.”
“The fashion show featured models wearing sable that cost more than most people's cars.”
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