n., adj., & v.
n. 1 a a figured woven fabric (esp. silk or linen) with a pattern visible on both sides. b twilled table linen with woven designs shown by the reflection of light. 2 a tablecloth made of this material. 3 hist. steel with a watered pattern produced in welding.
adj. 1 made of or resembling damask. 2 coloured like a damask rose, velvety pink or vivid red.
v.tr. 1 weave with figured designs. 2 = DAMASCENE v. 3 ornament. damask rose an old sweet-scented variety of rose, with very soft velvety petals, used to make attar.
[ ME, ult. f. L Damascus ]