Damask silk; silk woven with an elaborate pattern of
flowers and the like.

Linen so woven that a pattern in produced by the different
directions of the thread, without contrast of color.

A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the
same way as the linen damask; – made for furniture covering and
hangings.

Damask or Damascus steel; also, the peculiar markings or
“water” of such steel.

A deep pink or rose color.

Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus;
resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus.

To decorate in a way peculiar to Damascus or attributed
to Damascus; particularly: (a) with flowers and rich designs, as silk;
(b) with inlaid lines of gold, etc., or with a peculiar marking or
“water,” as metal. See Damaskeen.