DAMASK | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Damask

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Damaske, early form of the name of Damascus, where the fabric was first produced

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdaməsk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a rich, heavy silk or linen fabric with a pattern woven into it, used for table linen and upholstery

Short Definition:

heavy fabric with woven pattern

Examples:
  • the walls are covered with faded red damask
  • silks and damasks
  • a heavy damask tablecloth
Short Definition:

damask rose

Short Definition:

Damascus steel

Word: Damask

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdaməsk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

having the velvety pink or light red colour of a damask rose

Short Definition:

having velvety pink colour

Examples:
  • her damask cheek

Word: Damask

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdaməsk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

decorate with or as if with a variegated pattern

Short Definition:

decorate with variegated pattern

Examples:
  • flowers damask the fragrant seat

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