[dam.a.scene] n (14c) 1 cap: a native or inhabitant of Damascus
2: damask 2b
[2]damascene adj (14c) 1 cap: of, relating to, or characteristic of Damascus or the Damascenes
2: of or relating to damask or the art of damascening [3]damascene vt -scened ; -scen.ing [MF damasquiner, fr. damasquin of Damascus] (1585): to ornament (as iron or steel) with wavy patterns like those of watered silk or with inlaid work of precious metals