Definition of DAMASK

damask

Meanings

Plural: damasks

Noun

  • a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
  • a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it
  • 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.
  • 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 Satellite

  • having a woven pattern
    • "damask table linens"

Adj

  • Of a grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.

Verb

  • To decorate or weave in damascene patterns

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English damaske, from Medieval Latin damascus, named after the city Damascus, where the fabric was originally made.

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 14

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