Definition

Noun: A luxurious outer garment made from the fur of the sable, a small mammal known for its dark, soft, and valuable pelt.

Usage

The term "sable coat" specifically refers to the complete garment. It is a countable noun. * She inherited a magnificent sable coat from her grandmother. * In the portrait, the noblewoman is wearing a sable coat. * The auction featured several vintage sable coats.

Advanced Usage

• As a symbol: Often used to symbolize extreme luxury, wealth, or opulence.
  • His success was marked by the purchase of a sable coat for his wife.
• Historical/Royal context: Frequently associated with historical European royalty and aristocracy.
  • The queen's regalia included a ceremonial sable coat.

Variants and Related Words

• Sable (noun): Refers to the animal () or its fur pelt before being made into a garment.
  • The hat was trimmed with sable.
• Sable (adjective): Of a dark black or brown color, resembling sable fur.
  • She painted the door a deep sable brown.

Synonyms

• Fur coat (general term)
• Mink coat (a different type of luxury fur garment)

Notes

• "Sable coat" is a compound noun where "sable" acts as a modifier specifying the type of coat. The primary definition is for the complete item of clothing.
• Due to ethical and conservation concerns regarding the fur trade, the term is often used in historical or specific luxury contexts today.

Noun

1. a fur coat made of sable furs