Damascene — refers to someone from Damascus. Damascene, inferring a direct or indirect link with the city, may also refer to: John Damascene (c.676 749), Syrian Christian monk and priest Damascene (pigeon), a breed of fancy pigeon Damascening, the art of… … Wikipedia
Damascene — Dam as*cene (d[a^]m as*s[=e]n ), v. t. Same as {Damask}, or {Damaskeen}, v. t. Damascened armor. Beaconsfield. Cast and damascened steel. Ure. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Damascene — [dam′ə sēn΄, dam΄ə sēn′] adj. [L Damascenus, of Damascus] 1. of Damascus or its people or culture 2. [d ] of damascening or damask n. 1. a person born or living in Damascus 2. [d ] damascened work 3. [d ] a small plum: see DAMSON … English World dictionary
Damascene — v., n., & adj. v.tr. decorate (metal, esp. iron or steel) by etching or inlaying esp. with gold or silver, or with a watered pattern produced in welding. n. a design or article produced in this way. adj. of, relating to, or produced by this… … Useful english dictionary
damascene — v., n., & adj. v.tr. decorate (metal, esp. iron or steel) by etching or inlaying esp. with gold or silver, or with a watered pattern produced in welding. n. a design or article produced in this way. adj. of, relating to, or produced by this… … Useful english dictionary
damascene — I. noun Date: 14th century 1. capitalized a native or inhabitant of Damascus 2. the characteristic markings of Damascus steel II. adjective Date: 14th century 1. capitalized of, relating to, or characteristic of Damascus or the Damascenes … New Collegiate Dictionary
damascene — /ˈdæməsin/ (say damuhseen), /dæməˈsin/ (say damuh seen) adjective 1. of or relating to the art of damascening. –noun 2. work or patterns produced by damascening. –verb (t) (damascened, damascening) Also, damaskeen /dæməˈskin/ (say damuh skeen). 3 …
Damascene — /dam euh seen , dam euh seen /, adj., n., v., Damascened, Damascening. adj. 1. of or pertaining to the city of Damascus. 2. (l.c.) of or pertaining to the art of damascening. n. 3. an inhabitant of Damascus. 4. (l.c.) work or patterns produced by … Universalium
damascene — dam·a·scene || dæmÉ™siËn(d) v. create wavy lines on Damascus steel adj. of or pertaining to damask fabric; of or pertaining to the decoration of metal with wavy patterns … English contemporary dictionary
Damascene — [ daməsi:n, ˌdamə si:n] adjective 1》 relating to the city of Damascus, the capital of Syria. ↘relating to or resembling the conversion of St Paul on the road to Damascus. 2》 historical relating to Damascus steel or its manufacture. 3》… … English new terms dictionary