SABLE

I. noun (plural ~s) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Middle Low German sabel ~ or its fur, from Middle High German zobel, of Slavic origin; akin to Russian sobol' ~ or its fur Date: 14th century 1. the color black, black clothing worn in mourning, 2. a. or plural ~ a carnivorous mammal ( Martes zibellina ) of the weasel family that occurs chiefly in northern Asia, any of various animals related to the ~, the fur or pelt of a ~, the usually dark brown color of the fur of the ~, II. adjective Date: 15th century of the color black, dark , gloomy