
Sable
Valuable Fur
Sable is prized for its fur, often indicating luxury or wealth when mentioned.
The aristocrat's cloak lined with sable showed off her wealth.
Hunting Context
Sables are hunted, so the word can imply wildlife, hunting activities or conservation issues.
Conservationists are working to protect the sable from poachers.
Endangered Species
Sable populations are threatened, so it can carry an environmental concern tone.
As an endangered species, the sable requires legal protection. Compare with
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