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Damascus

geographical name Da·mas·cus \də-ˈmas-kəs\

Definition of DAMASCUS

city SW Syria, its ∗ pop 1,451,000
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Rhymes with DAMASCUS

Velázquez

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Damascus
  2. Damascus barrel
  3. Damascus blade
  4. Damascus iron
  5. Damascus steel
  6. Damascus ware
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