单词 | damask |
释义 | damask n., adj., & v. --n   1. a a figured woven fabric (esp. silk or linen) with a pattern visible on both sides. b twilled table linen with woven designs shown by the reflection of light.   2. a tablecloth made of this material.   3. hist. steel with a watered pattern produced in welding. --adj   1. made of or resembling damask.   2. coloured like a damask rose, velvety pink or vivid red. --vtr.   1. weave with figured designs.   2. = DAMASCENE v.   3. ornament. Phrases and idioms damask rose an old sweet-scented variety of rose, with very soft velvety petals, used to make attar. Etymology: ME, ult. f. L Damascus |
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