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Damascene
[ dam-uh-seen, dam-uh-seen ]
adjective
- of or relating to the city of Damascus.
- (lowercase) of or relating to the art of damascening.
noun
- an inhabitant of Damascus.
- (lowercase) work or patterns produced by damascening.
verb (used with object)
- (lowercase) Also 岹·· [] to produce wavy lines on (Damascus steel).
damascene
1/ ˌdæməˈsiːn; ˈdæməˌsiːn /
verb
- tr to ornament (metal, esp steel) by etching or by inlaying, usually with gold or silver
noun
- a design or article produced by this process
adjective
- of or relating to this process
Damascene
2/ ˌdæməˈsiːn; ˈdæməˌsiːn /
adjective
- of or relating to Damascus
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Damascus
- a variety of domestic fancy pigeon with silvery plumage
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Damascene1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Damascene1
Example Sentences
For many Damascenes, the dominant feelings are a mix of joy and trepidation.
When it comes to images, there are few Damascene moments, which is why most photojournalists are modest, if not pessimistic, about the influence of their work.
At Buuzecedi, a famous Damascene restaurant, men in bomber jackets sat at small, close-set tables, hunched over tea and falafel.
At the same time, he notes that people should not expect so-called "Damascene moments," or a situation when a person is suddenly convinced after being presented with incontrovertible evidence in a compelling way.
The city goldsmiths have long been celebrated as virtuosos of engraving, fretwork, niello inlay, Damascene inlay, repoussé and other highly specialized techniques.
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