Damask

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1. Noun

Damask silk; silk woven with an elaborate pattern of flowers and the like.

2. Noun

Linen so woven that a pattern in produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of color.

3. Noun

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. Noun

Damask or Damascus steel; also, the peculiar markings or "water" of such steel.

5. Noun

A deep pink or rose color.

6. Adjective

Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus; resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus.

7. Adjective

Having the color of the damask rose.

8. Verb

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.

9. Noun

a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it
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