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damask
[ dam-uhsk ]
noun
- a reversible fabric of linen, silk, cotton, or wool, woven with patterns.
- napery of this material.
- Metallurgy.
- Also called damask steel. Damascus steel.
- the pattern or wavy appearance peculiar to the surface of such steel.
- the pink color of the damask rose.
adjective
- made of or resembling damask:
damask cloth.
- of the pink color of the damask rose.
verb (used with object)
- to damascene.
- to weave or adorn with elaborate design, as damask cloth.
damask
/ ˈdæməsk /
noun
- a reversible fabric, usually silk or linen, with a pattern woven into it. It is used for table linen, curtains, etc
- table linen made from this
- ( as modifier )
a damask tablecloth
- short for Damascus steel
- the wavy markings on such steel
- the greyish-pink colour of the damask rose
- ( as adjective )
damask wallpaper
verb
- tr another word for damascene
Other Words From
- un·dam·asked adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of damask1
Example Sentences
There are oversized chandeliers, lots of tufted red-velvet upholstery and some damask wallpaper.
We headed for the Valley of Roses, where Damask roses have been grown for hundreds of years.
It was monstrous that this English damask rose should fall a prey to so detestable a person as the Comte de Lussigny.
The table cover and napkins must be of snowy damask, the glass clear as crystal, and taste must preside over each detail.
Although the table-cloth and the napkins were of fine damask, the knives were of a common sort, and the forks of steel.
The damask was even more spotless than it had seemed through the window, and the crystal more sparkling.
Yet I have two footmen in handsome liveries behind my Coach, and my apartment is hung with damask.
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