Sable Definition

sable
adjective
  1. of a dark somewhat brownish black
noun
  1. an artist's brush made of sable hairs
  2. the expensive dark brown fur of the marten
  3. a very dark black
  4. a scarf (or trimming) made of sable
  5. marten of northern Asian forests having luxuriant dark brown fur

"Sable" in song lyrics

See how sable is used in real songs:

  • "I was payin my bill for cable, when I met up with Sable"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — These R the Tales
  • "White gold table , cable on , automatic murder bent sable"
    Big Kap + Funkmaster Flex f/ Raekwon the Chef — Dem Want War
  • "Casablanca, Lil' Layzie in a Maybach or a Sable"
    Bizzy Bone & Layzie Bone f/ Thin C — If You Wanna Get Paid

Usage tips for "sable"

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