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əˌlaɪn, -ˌlin, -lɪn adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the sable.
noun
2.
the fur of the sable.
3.
a thick woolen cloth with a flattened hairy nap.
Also, zib·el·line.
Origin:
1575–85; < Middle French < Italian zibellino, ultimately from the same source as sable; compare Old French, Old Provençal sebelin
1575–85; < Middle French < Italian zibellino, ultimately from the same source as sable; compare Old French, Old Provençal sebelin
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zibeline (ˈzɪbəˌlaɪn, -lɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a sable or the fur of this animal |
| 2. | a thick cloth made of wool or other animal hair, having a long nap and a dull sheen |
| —adj | |
| 3. | of, relating to, or resembling a sable |
| [C16: from French, from Old Italian zibellino, ultimately of Slavonic origin; compare | |
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