American sable
- noun
- /əˈmɛrɪkən ˈseɪbəl/
- Specialized
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sable americano
- At the fair, the American sable rabbit drew attention for its striking dark brown fur.
Examples
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The American sable is often exhibited at rabbit shows for its luxurious fur.
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The American sable is known for its luxurious fur.
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Many breeders raise American sable rabbits due to the high demand for their pelts.
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She admired the rich color of the American sable in the animal enclosure.
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Many breeders prefer the American sable for its soft texture.
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Many breeders raise American sable rabbits because of their beautiful, dark fur.
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The American sable is renowned for its exceptionally soft and luxurious coat.
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines 'American' (from the United States) with 'sable' (dark brown/black fur or the fur-bearing animal), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes an American variety characterized by sable fur — here a rabbit breed. The composition is literal and follows a common noun modification pattern, so the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
American sable gets its name from the rabbit's dark, soft fur that looks like the rich coat of the wild animal called sable. The word American shows the breed comes from the United States, so the name means a U.S. rabbit valued for its deep brown fur.
