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damascene

adjective noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
AM
Scrabble score
14

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdæməˌsiːn

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

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

    “A damascened sword”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people

    “Damascene city gates”

noun

  1. A design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel

verb

  1. Inlay metal with gold and silver

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Example Sentences

A damascened sword
Damascene city gates

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