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Damascus

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Da·mas·cus  (d-msks)
The capital of Syria, in the southwest part of the country. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the city became a thriving commercial center under the Romans and was a Saracen stronghold during the Crusades. Population: 1,570,000.
Dama·scene (dm-sn) adj. & n.
Damascus [dəˈmɑːskəs -ˈmæs-]
n
(Placename) the capital of Syria, in the southwest: reputedly the oldest city in the world, having been inhabited continuously since before 2000 bc Pop.: 1 394 322 (1994) Arabic names Dimashq Esh Sham [ɛʃ ʃæm]
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Noun1.Damascus - an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of SyriaDamascus - an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus
capital of Syria, Dimash
Syria, Syrian Arab Republic - an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization
Damascene - a native or inhabitant of Damascus
Translations
Damascus [dəˈmɑːskəs] N → Damasco m
Damascus [dəˈmɑːskəs dəˈmæskəs] n → Damas
Damascus
n → Damaskus nt; Damascus steel → Damaszener Stahl m
Damascus [dəˈmɑːskəs] n → Damasco f
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From Joppa, Jerusalem, the River Jordan, the Sea of Tiberias, Nazareth, Bethany, Bethlehem, and other points of interest in the Holy Land can be visited, and here those who may have preferred to make the journey from Beirut through the country, passing through Damascus, Galilee, Capernaum, Samaria, and by the River Jordan and Sea of Tiberias, can rejoin the steamer.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
Now the attractions of Damascus so fascinated the worthy Ali, that he could hardly tear himself away, but at length he remembered that he had a home in Bagdad, meaning to return by way of Aleppo, and after he had crossed the Euphrates, to follow the course of the Tigris.
The Arabian Nights by Lang, Andrew View in context
On the contrary, he must attack and fall upon them with a gallant bearing and a fearless heart, and, if possible, vanquish and destroy them, even though they have for armour the shells of a certain fish, that they say are harder than diamonds, and in place of swords wield trenchant blades of Damascus steel, or clubs studded with spikes also of steel, such as I have more than once seen.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
 
 
 
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