DAMASK


Meaning of DAMASK in English

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.

Phrases and idioms:

damask rose an old sweet-scented variety of rose, with very soft velvety petals, used to make attar.

Etymology: ME, ult. f. L Damascus

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.