Definitions for: Damascene


[n] a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel
[n] a native or inhabitant of Damascus
[adj] (of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals; "a damascened sword"
[adj] of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people; "damascene city gates"
[v] inlay metal with gold and silver



Webster (1913) Definition: Dam"as*cene, a. [L. Damascenus of Damascus, fr.
Damascus the city, Gr. ?. See Damask, and cf. Damaskeen,
Damaskin, Damson.]
Of or relating to Damascus.


Dam"as*cene, n.
A kind of plume, now called damson. See Damson.


Dam"as*cene, v. t.
Same as Damask, or Damaskeen, v. t. ``Damascened armor.''
--Beaconsfield. ``Cast and damascened steel.'' --Ure.

Synonyms: damascened, fancy

See Also: capital of Syria, Damascus, design, figure, inlay, pattern, Syrian

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