/dam"euhsk/ , n.
1. a reversible fabric of linen, silk, cotton, or wool, woven with patterns.
2. napery of this material.
3. Metall.
a. Also called damask steel . See Damascus steel .
b. the pattern or wavy appearance peculiar to the surface of such steel.
4. the pink color of the damask rose.
adj.
5. made of or resembling damask: damask cloth.
6. of the pink color of the damask rose.
v.t.
7. to damascene.
8. to weave or adorn with elaborate design, as damask cloth.
[ 1200-50; ME damaske damascus, named after DAMASCUS where fabrics were first made ]