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The correct spelling is damasks.

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noun

Say it like: Dam-ask-s

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

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True damasks are pure silk.

Definition

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.

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