Associations to the word «Damask»

Wiktionary

DAMASK, noun. An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.
DAMASK, noun. Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour.
DAMASK, noun. 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, noun. Damascus steel; also, the peculiar markings or "water" of such steel.
DAMASK, noun. A damask rose, Rosa × damascena.
DAMASK, noun. A grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.
DAMASK, adjective. Of a grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.
DAMASK, verb. To decorate or weave in damascene patterns
DAMASK, adjective. Relating to, or originating at, the city of Damascus.
DAMASK PLUM, noun. (archaic) damson (the fruit)
DAMASK ROSE, noun. A cultivated rose of the hybrid species Rosa × damascena, derived from Rosa gallica, Rosa moschata, and Rosa fedtschenkoana.
DAMASK STEEL, noun. Damascus steel
DAMASK STEELS, noun. Plural of Damask steel

Dictionary definition

DAMASK, noun. A table linen made from linen with a damask pattern.
DAMASK, noun. A fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it.
DAMASK, adjective. Having a woven pattern; "damask table linens".

Wise words

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