damascene
1 of 3noun
dam·a·scene ˈda-mə-ˌsēn 
ˌda-mə-ˈsēn
1
capitalized : a native or inhabitant of Damascus
2
: the characteristic markings of Damascus steel
damascene
2 of 3adjective
1
capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of Damascus or the Damascenes
2
: of or relating to damask or the art of damascening
damascene
3 of 3verb
damascened; damascening
transitive verb
: to ornament (something, such as iron or steel) with wavy patterns like those of watered silk or with inlaid work of precious metals
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle French damasquiner, from damasquin of Damascus
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1585, in the meaning defined above