American sable

/əˌmɛrəkən ˌseɪbəl/
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Other forms: American sables

Definitions of American sable
  1. noun
    valued for its fur
    synonyms: American marten, Martes americana
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    type of:
    marten, marten cat
    agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels
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