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