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damask

noun · adjective · verb

Simple meaning

Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour.

Pronunciation

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damuhsk

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ˈdæməsk

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Definition

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noun

  1. Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour.

  2. An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.

  3. A table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

  4. A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the same way as the linen damask; made for furniture covering and hangings.

  5. The peculiar markings or water of such steel.

  6. Damascus steel.

adjective

  1. Relating to, or originating at, the city of Damascus.

  2. Of a grayish-pink colour, like that of the damask rose.

verb

  1. To decorate or weave in damascene patterns

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Formality
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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Table / heavy

silk damaskdamask cloth

Damask / grayish

white damaskred damaskcrimson damaskblue damaskgreen damask

Other combinations

satin damask

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Compound terms

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  • damask rosenounCompound term

    Large hardy very fragrant pink rose.

  • damask steelnounCompound term

    A hard resilient steel often decorated and used for sword blades.

  • damask violetnounCompound term

    Long cultivated herb having flowers whose scent is more pronounced in the evening.

  • summer damask rosenounCompound term

    Large hardy very fragrant pink rose.

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