Associations to the word «Damascene»

Wiktionary

DAMASCENE, adjective. Inlaid with silver or gold
DAMASCENE, verb. (transitive) To decorate (metalwork) with a peculiar marking or water produced in the process of manufacture, or with designs produced by inlaying or encrusting with another metal, such as silver or gold, or by etching, etc.; to damask.
DAMASCENE, noun. Archaic form of damson.
DAMASCENE, adjective. Of or relating to Damascus.
DAMASCENE, noun. A person living in or originating from Damascus.
DAMASCENE CONVERSION, noun. A sudden and complete change in one's beliefs.

Dictionary definition

DAMASCENE, noun. A native or inhabitant of Damascus.
DAMASCENE, noun. A design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel.
DAMASCENE, verb. Inlay metal with gold and silver.
DAMASCENE, adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people; "damascene city gates".
DAMASCENE, adjective. (of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals; "a damascened sword".

Wise words

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb