sable

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. of a dark somewhat brownish black

Similar word(s): achromatic, neutral

noun

1. an artist's brush made of sable hairs

Definition categories: man–made, brush

2. the expensive dark brown fur of the marten

Definition categories: substance, fur, pelt

3. a very dark black

Similar word(s): ebony

Definition categories: attribute, black, blackness, inkiness

4. a scarf (or trimming) made of sable

Definition categories: man–made, scarf

5. marten of northern Asian forests having luxuriant dark brown fur

Definition categories: animal, marten

Sentences with sable as a noun:

- sable colour: