Damascene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Damascene is an adjective meaning Inlaid with silver or gold.
Meaning
Inlaid with silver or gold.
More Meanings
- Of or from Damascus.
- A pigeon of a certain breed.
- (transitive) 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.
- Archaic form of damson.
Example Sentences
As Emily was carrying one of the jars, she perceived that it was tied down so loosely that she could put in her finger and get at the fruit. Accordingly she took out one of the damascenes, and ate it[…]
Word Forms
- damascenes
- damascening
- damascened
Synonyms for damascene
Depending on context, synonyms include damaskeen, damasken, fancy, damascened.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fancy, argent, electrogilded, plated, argentine, argenteous.
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