sable

Meanings

• adjective

  A color that is very dark blue-black, often used in heraldry and painting.

  - "The sable bird is known for its dark, sable feathers."
  - "In heraldry, a sable background is represented by the darkest shade of blue-black."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈseɪbəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

black , dusky , inky , sooty , swarthy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sable
able , table , cable

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Variants

List of all variants of sable that leads to same result
sable , sables , Cape Sable , Sable , Cape , Sable Island , Cape Sable Island

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Etymology

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The word 'sable' comes from the Old French word 'sable' meaning 'ground, sand'. In heraldry, it was used to describe the darkest color, likely due to its association with the darkest soil.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sable' is also used to describe the darkest fur color in animals, such as sable antelope and sable fox.

2. In the Middle Ages, a sable fur was a luxury item that only the wealthy could afford.

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Related Concepts

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1. heraldry: The study and practice of creating, granting, and blazoning coats of arms.

2. coat of arms: A graphic design on a shield or surcoat, bearing the arms or other symbolic figures of a family or organization.

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Culture

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In literature and art, sable is often used as a symbol of mourning or death. In heraldry, it is a common color used in coats of arms. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Sable' by Dave Brubeck.

How to Memorize "sable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a very dark blue-black color to represent the meaning of the word 'sable'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sable' with the darkest color and with mourning or death.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sables are black as coal' to remember the meaning of the word.

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