Dictionary Check: damascene

"damascene" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

adjective

of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people

Example: "damascene city gates"
adjective

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

Example: "a damascened sword"
noun

a native or inhabitant of Damascus

Synonyms:
noun

a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel

verb

inlay metal with gold and silver

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