damascene |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a native or inhabitant of Damascus | |
| Related terms: | Syrian Damascus | |
| 2. | [ verb ] inlay metal with gold and silver | |
| Related terms: | inlay handicraft | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals | |
| Synonyms: | damascened | |
| Examples: | "a damascened sword" |
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| Related terms: | fancy | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people | |
| Examples: | "damascene city gates" |
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| Related terms: | Damascus | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel | |
| Related terms: | design | |
| Similar spelling: |
damascened |
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