damascene /damˈə-sēn, dam-ə-sēnˈ/, also damasceene, damaskeen, damaskin or damasquin /-kēn/

1. A Damascus or damascened sword
2. Inlay of metal (esp gold) or other materials on steel, etc
3. The structure or surface appearance of Damascus steel
4. A damson or damson plum
5. (with cap) a native or inhabitant of Damascus

1. To decorate (esp steel) by inlaying or encrusting
2. To ornament with the watered or wavy appearance of Damascus steel, or in imitation of it

damascenˈing noun

1. Inlaying upon steel
2. The production of watered appearance on steel

Damascene conversion noun

A sudden and dramatic conversion to a cause, such as that experienced by St Paul on the road to Damascus (Bible, Acts 9)

Damascus blade noun

A sword made from Damascus steel

Damascus steel noun

A hard steel, repeatedly folded and hammered, giving a wavy surface pattern

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