What is the meaning of Damascene?

noun

  • A native or inhabitant of Damascus.
  • A design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel.

verb

  • Inlay metal with gold and silver.

adjective

  • Of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people.
    • usage: "damascene city gates"
  • Of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals. (
    • usage: "a damascened sword"
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