1. a small carnivorous mammal with dark brown fur, native to northern forests
2. the dark brown or black fur of the sable, used for making expensive coats and brushes

1. black or very dark in color
Usage: literary

Examples

• The sable is prized for its luxurious fur.
• She wore a beautiful sable coat to the opera.
• Sable brushes are preferred by many artists for fine detail work.
• The night sky was sable, without a single star visible.
• His sable hair contrasted sharply with his pale skin.
• The museum displayed a stuffed sable in its wildlife exhibit.