Definition of "damask" in English

noun

1. An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.

   • True damasks are pure silk.

2. Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour.

3. A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the same way as the linen damask; made for furniture covering and hangings.

4. Damascus steel.

5. The peculiar markings or water of such steel.

6. A damask rose, Rosa × damascena.

7. A grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.

adjective

1. Of a grayish-pink colour, like that of the damask rose.

verb

1. To decorate or weave in damascene patterns