damask
dəˈmæsk
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Definition of damask - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
textileTECH.ornate silk fabric with woven patternsTECH.
  • The dress was made of luxurious damask.
brocade jacquard satin
2.
materialsDatedsteel with wavy patternsDated
  • The sword was crafted from damask.

Adjective

1.
fabricTECH.having a woven, reversible floral pattern found in fine textilesTECH.
  • The damask curtains added elegance to the room.
brocaded figured patterned
2.
colorsof a grayish-pink color similar to certain rose petals
  • She wore a damask dress to the party.
pinkish rose-colored
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Images of damask

  • damask: ornate silk fabric with woven patterns
    ornate silk fabric with woven patterns
  • damask: steel with wavy patterns
    steel with wavy patterns
  • damask: grayish-pink color like the rose
    grayish-pink color like the rose
  • damask: type of rose known for fragrance
    type of rose known for fragrance

Expressions with damask

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deep pink to light red color
She chose a damask rose shade for her wedding dress.
strong metal used for swords
The knight's sword was made of damask steel.

Origin of damask

Latin, Damascus (city in Syria)

Examples of damask in a sentence

  • She admired the intricate patterns of the damask.
  • The artisan admired the damask of the ancient blade.
  • Collectors value the unique damask in these antique weapons.
  • The dress was a beautiful shade of damask.
  • Her curtains were a lovely damask color.
  • She planted a damask in the front yard.

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  1. French:damas, damassé, ...
  2. German:Damast, damastartig, ...
  3. Italian:damasco, damascato, ...
  4. Spanish:damasco, de damasco, ...
  5. Portuguese:damasco, adamascado, ...
  6. Chinese:锦缎, 缎纹的, ...
  7. Japanese:ダマスク織, ダマスク織の, ...
  8. Arabic:دِمَاسْك, دِمَسْقِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:דַמַּסְק, דַּמַסְקִי, ...
  10. Russian:дамаст, дамасский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дамаск, дамаський, ...
  12. Hindi:डैमास्क, गुलाबी-धूसर, ...

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