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damask
/ˈdæm.əsk/
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What does damask mean?
noun
- An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.
- Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour.
- A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the same way as the linen damask; made for furniture covering and hangings.
More meanings (7)
noun
- Damascus steel.
- The peculiar markings or water of such steel.
- A damask rose, Rosa × damascena.
- A grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.
adjective
- Of a grayish-pink colour, like that of the damask rose.
- Relating to, or originating at, the city of Damascus.
verb
- To decorate or weave in damascene patterns
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈdæm.əsk/
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A flower was in her right hand, and her left clasped an enamelled collar of white and damask roses.
There were painted white chairs, with gilding and wreaths on them, and some lingering red silk damask with slits in it.
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It was hung with drapery of rich yellow satin damask, the couches, sofas, and chairs being covered with the same material.
They could only place at his disposal a wretched village sacristy, with a few ancient chasubles of threadbare damask adorned with imitation lace.
The beautiful parlor, surrounded on all sides with luxury and taste, with the sun creeping through the damask curtains, added a charm to the scene.