damascene (adj.)

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people; damascene city gates'

    Damascene (n.)

  1. a native or inhabitant of Damascus

    [ Syn: damascene ]

  2. a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel

    damascene (adj.)

  1. (of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals; a damascened sword'

    damascene (v.)

  1. inlay metal with gold and silver

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