/dam"zeuhn, -seuhn/ , n.
1. Also called damson plum . the small, dark-blue or purple fruit of a plum, Prunus insititia, of the rose family, introduced into Europe from Asia Minor.
2. a medium to dark violet.
adj.
3. of the color damson.
[ 1350-1400; ME damascene, damson prunum ) Damascenum (plum) of Damascus; see DAMASCENE ]