| Damask (damask) |
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| n. | (d m"ask) |
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| Dam"ask |
| [From the city Damascus, L. Damascus, Gr.
Damasko`s, Heb. Dammesq, Ar. Daemeshq; cf.
Heb. d'meseq damask; cf. It. damasco, Sp.
damasco, F. damas. Cf. Damascene,
Damass[uCode |
Damask silk; silk
woven with an elaborate pattern of flowers and the like.
Linen so woven that a pattern in produced
by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of
color.
A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a
pattern woven in the same way as the linen damask; -- made for
furniture covering and hangings.
Damask or Damascus steel; also, the
peculiar markings or "water" of such steel.
A deep pink or rose color.
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Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus;
resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus.
Having the color of the damask
rose.
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| Damask (damask) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Dam"ask |
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To decorate in a way peculiar to Damascus or
attributed to Damascus] particularly: (a) with
flowers and rich designs, as silk; (b) with inlaid
lines of gold, etc., or with a peculiar marking or "water," as metal.
See Damaskeen.
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