sable
Pronunciation:
/ˈseɪbəl/noun
Definitions
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).
The marten, especially Martes americana (syn. Mustela americana).
The fur or pelt of the sable or other species of martens; a coat made from this fur.
An artist's brush made from the fur of the sable (Wikipedia).
adjective
Definitions
Of the black colour sable.
: In blazon, of the colour black.
Made of sable fur.
Dark, somber.