Word Meaning

damask definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for damask

- Napkin material
- Rich fabric with a woven pattern
- Thick linen
- Variety of rose