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damask

4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) damask (noun)
  2. 2) damask (adjective)
  3. damask rose (noun)
  4. damask violet (noun)

1dam·ask

noun \ˈda-məsk\

Definition of DAMASK

1
: a firm lustrous fabric (as of linen, cotton, silk, or rayon) made with flat patterns in a satin weave on a plain-woven ground on jacquard looms
2
: damascus steel; also : the characteristic markings of this steel
3
: a grayish red
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Origin of DAMASK

Middle English damaske, from Medieval Latin damascus, from Damascus
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Textiles Terms

batt, bias, brocade, duck, flock, lawn, toile

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