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damascene
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dam·a·scene  (dm-sn, dm-sn)
tr.v. dam·a·scened, dam·a·scen·ing, dam·a·scenes
To decorate (metal) with wavy patterns of inlay or etching.
n.
Metalwork decorated with wavy patterns of inlay or etching.
adj.
1. Of or relating to damascening.
2. Of or relating to damask.

[French damasquiner, from damasquin, of Damascus, from Latin Damascnus, from Greek Damasknos, from Damaskos, Damascus.]

dama·scener n.
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damascene
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Noun1.Damascene - a native or inhabitant of Damascus
capital of Syria, Damascus, Dimash - 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
Syrian - a native or inhabitant of Syria
2.damascene - a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel
pattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"
Verb1.damascene - inlay metal with gold and silver
handicraft - a craft that requires skillful hands
inlay - decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
Adj.1.damascene - of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people; "damascene city gates"
2.damascene - (of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals; "a damascened sword"
fancy - not plain; decorative or ornamented; "fancy handwriting"; "fancy clothes"

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