damask

noun7

1. •
   An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.

   • True damasks are pure silk.
2. •
   Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour.
3. •
   A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the same way as the linen damask; made for furniture covering and hangings.
4. •
   A damask rose, Rosa × damascena.
5. •
   Damascus steel.
6. •
   A grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.

   • Thursday. D. certainly improved. Better night. Slight tinge of damask revisiting cheek. — 1849
7. •
   The peculiar markings or water of such steel.

adjective1

1. •
   Of a grayish-pink colour, like that of the damask rose.

   • But let concealment, like a worm i' the bud, / Feed on her damask cheek — 1601

verb1

1. •
   To decorate or weave in damascene patterns

   • Madame de Mercoeur had herself arranged her dress, which was splendid white silk, damasked with silver flowers; but it was with much internal misgiving that she put on the graceful cap and plume. — 1834

adjective1

1. •
   Relating to, or originating at, the city of Damascus.