Sable (noun)

1. A type of weasel with dark brown or black fur that is used for making fur coats and other items.
2. A dark brown or black color, like the color of sable fur.

Origin:

The word comes from the old french word "sable", which comes from the latin word "sabellus", which means "of the sabine people". the word was originally used to describe a type of fur from the martes zibellina, a type of weasel from siberia.

Examples:

1. She was wearing a beautiful sable coat.
2. The sable fur was very soft and warm.
3. The color of the painting was sable.
4. The sable color of the eyes give a mysterious look.
5. The sable weasel is known for its dark fur.