sables

/ˈseɪbəlz/

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).

  6. 6

    A dark brown colour, resembling the fur of some sables.

  7. 7

    (in the plural, sables) Black garments, especially worn in mourning.

noun

  1. 1

    Black garments worn in mourning.

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