Damask
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdæm.əsk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Damask is a noun meaning An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.
Meaning
An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.
More Meanings
- 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.
- Of a grayish-pink colour, like that of the damask rose.
Example Sentences
True damasks are pure silk.
But let concealment, like a worm i' the bud, / Feed on her damask cheek
My cage has many rooms / Damask and dark / Nothing there sings, / Not even my lark.
Thursday. D. certainly improved. Better night. Slight tinge of damask revisiting cheek.
Word Forms
- damasks
- damasking
- damasked
Synonyms for damask
Depending on context, synonyms include fancy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fancy, damaskin, damassin, damasse, damascus, damaskeen.
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