Damascene definition
To decorate (metal) with wavy patterns of inlay or etching.
verb
Metalwork decorated with wavy patterns of inlay or etching.
noun
A person born or living in Damascus.
noun
Damascened work.
noun
To decorate (iron, steel, etc.) with wavy markings or with inlaid patterns of gold or silver.
verb
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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.
verb
Fabric having a wavy pattern; moiré.
noun
Of or relating to damascening.
adjective
Of or relating to damask.
adjective
Of Damascus or its people or culture.
adjective
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Of damascening or damask.
adjective
A small plum.
noun
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Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of damascene -
damaskeen, damasken
Origin of damascene
- French damasquiner from damasquin of Damascus from Latin Damascēnus from Greek Damaskēnos from Damaskos Damascus
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Latin Damascenus (“of Damascus”).
From Wiktionary