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Damascus steel


Da·mas·cus steel

noun \də-ˈmas-kəs-\

Definition of DAMASCUS STEEL

: hard elastic steel ornamented with wavy patterns and used especially for sword blades

First Known Use of DAMASCUS STEEL

circa 1727

Rhymes with DAMASCUS STEEL

automobile, chemical peel, crucible steel, cylinder seal, ego ideal, electric eel, elephant seal, Solomon's seal, stiletto heel, structural steel, Virginia reel, varicocele

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