sable

/ˈseɪbəl/noun
Middle School
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.

2

Any other marten, especially Martes americana (syn. Mustela americana).

3

A pelt of fur of a sable or of one of another species of martens; a coat made from this fur.

4

An artist's brush made from the fur of the sable, the kolinsky sable-hair brush.

5

A black colour on a coat of arms.

6

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

7

Black garments, especially worn in mourning.

8

The sablefish.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing