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damask

The correct spelling is damask.

How to pronounce damask

/ˈdæm.əsk/
noun

IPA: /ˈdæm.əsk/

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The correct spelling is damask. An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus. For example: "True damasks are pure silk."

Usage Examples

True damasks are pure silk.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.
  2. 2.Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour.
  3. 3.A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the same way as the linen damask; made for furniture covering and hangings.
  4. 4.Damascus steel
  5. 5.The peculiar markings or water of such steel.

verb

  1. 1.To decorate or weave in damascene patterns

adjective

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

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