# sable vs subtle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sable
*noun · IPA /ˈseɪbəl/ · frequency rank #29,449*
A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur.

### subtle
*adjective · IPA /ˈsʌtl̩/ · frequency rank #6,301*
Senses relating to tangible things.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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