Definition of damask
- n. - Damask silk; silk woven with an elaborate pattern of
flowers and the like.
- n. - Linen so woven that a pattern in produced by the different
directions of the thread, without contrast of color.
- n. - A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the
same way as the linen damask; -- made for furniture covering and
hangings.
- n. - Damask or Damascus steel; also, the peculiar markings or
"water" of such steel.
- n. - A deep pink or rose color.
- a. - Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus;
resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus.
- a. - Having the color of the damask rose.
- v. t. - To decorate in a way peculiar to Damascus or attributed
to Damascus; particularly: (a) with flowers and rich designs, as silk;
(b) with inlaid lines of gold, etc., or with a peculiar marking or
"water," as metal. See Damaskeen.