American sable
Definition
- Noun:
- A North American marten valued for its fur: "American sable" refers specifically to a mammal, a subspecies of marten (Martes americana) native to North America, whose pelt is commercially valuable.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The trapper caught an American sable in the northern woods.
- Her coat was trimmed with the rich, dark fur of the American sable.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used primarily in contexts related to wildlife, trapping, and the fur trade. It is a specific zoological and commercial designation.
Variants and Related Words
- Pine marten: A common name for the same species (), though this term is broader and not specific to the fur trade context.
- Sable: While "sable" alone typically refers to a different Eurasian species () famed for its fur, in historical or commercial contexts, "American sable" was used to market the North American marten's pelt.
Synonyms
- American marten: The more general biological term for the animal.
- Hudson Bay sable: A historical commercial name for its fur.
Notes on Meaning
- The term "American sable" is largely historical and commercial. In modern biological and conservation contexts, the animal is correctly called the American marten or pine marten. The name "sable" was applied for its fur's resemblance to the true (Eurasian) sable.
Noun
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valued for its fur
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