damask Meaning & Definition
What Does Damask Mean?
Damask is a noun that means An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus. It is also used to mean Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour. As an adjective, it means Of a grayish-pink colour, like that of the damask rose. As a verb, it means To decorate or weave in damascene patterns.
Quick Facts About Damask
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdæm.əsk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | fancy |
| Plural | damasks |
| Comparative / superlative | more damask, most damask |
| Verb forms | damasks, damasking, damasked |
Damask Definition (Noun)
- An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.
True damasks are pure silk.
- Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour.
- A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the same way as the linen damask; made for furniture covering and hangings.
- Damascus steel.
- The peculiar markings or water of such steel.
- A damask rose, Rosa × damascena.
- A grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.
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Damask as an Adjective
- Of a grayish-pink colour, like that of the damask rose.
Damask as a Verb
- To decorate or weave in damascene patterns
Adjective
- Of a grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.
Synonyms of Damask
Damask synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Damask
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Damask in a Sentence
True damasks are pure silk.
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Word Forms & Grammar
damask (countable and uncountable, plural damasks)
damask (comparative more damask, superlative most damask)
damask (third-person singular simple present damasks, present participle damasking, simple past and past participle damasked)
Origin of Damask
From Middle English damaske, from Medieval Latin damascus, named after the city Damascus, where the fabric was originally made.
Pronouncing Damask
The standard pronunciation of damask is //ˈdæm.əsk//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Damask: Your Questions Answered
Is damask a noun or an adjective?
Damask is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is another word for damask?
You can replace damask with words such as fancy. See the full list of damask synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of damask?
The plural of damask is damasks.
What is the past tense of damask?
The past tense of damask is damasked. The present participle is damasking.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of damask?
The comparative form is more damask and the superlative form is most damask.