Definitions for damascene
ˈdæm əˌsindam·a·scene

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Damascenenoun

   a native or inhabitant of Damascus

2. damasceneadjective

   a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel

3. damasceneadjective

   of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people

   "damascene city gates"

4. damasceneverb

   (of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals

   "a damascened sword"

5. damasceneverb

   inlay metal with gold and silver

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. damasceneadjective

   inlaid with silver or gold

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Damascenenoun

   A small black plum; a Damson, as it is now spoken.

   Etymology: damascenus, from Damascus.

   In April follow the cherry tree in blossom, the damascene and plum trees in blossom, and the white thorn in leaf. Francis Bacon.

   In fruits the white commonly is meaner, as in pear plums and damascenes; and the choicest plums are black. Francis Bacon.

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1. damascene

   Damascene refers to a highly skilled art form or craft originating from Damascus, that involves conducting the inlaying of different metals such as gold and silver into a darkly oxidized steel background or surface to create intricate patterns. It's a decorative technique, used particularly in jewelry and metalwork. The term can also be used to refer to the method of sword making that originates from the same area.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Damasceneadjective

   of or relating to Damascus

2. Damascenenoun

   a kind of plume, now called damson. See Damson

3. Damasceneverb

   same as Damask, or Damaskeen, v. t.

4. Etymology: [L. Damascenus of Damascus, fr. Damascus the city, Gr. Damasko`s. See Damask, and cf. Damaskeen, Damaskin, Damson.]

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1. Damascene

   The Damascene is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Damascenes, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon. The breed is thought to have originated in Damascus, Syria and hence its name.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Damascene

   da′mas-ēn, adj. of Damascus.—v.t. same as Damaskeen.

Matched Categories

1. • Syrian
   • Handicraft
   • Inlay

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of damascene in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of damascene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=damascene
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Damascene
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=damascene
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damascene
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=damascene
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=damascene