First Known Use: 14th century
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1damask
noun dam·ask \ˈda-məsk\
: a thick usually shiny cloth that has patterns woven into it
Full Definition of DAMASK
1
: a firm lustrous fabric (as of linen, cotton, silk, or rayon) made with flat patterns in a satin weave on a plain-woven ground on jacquard looms
2
: damascus steel; also : the characteristic markings of this steel
3
: a grayish red
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Origin of DAMASK
Middle English damaske, from Medieval Latin damascus, from Damascus
2damask
adjective
Definition of DAMASK
1
: made of or resembling damask
2
: of the color damask
First Known Use of DAMASK
15th century
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