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- [dam-uh-seen, dam-uh-seen]
- /ˈdæm əˌsin, ˌdæm əˈsin/
- /ˈdæ.mə.siːn/
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- [dam-uh-seen, dam-uh-seen]
- /ˈdæm əˌsin, ˌdæm əˈsin/
Definitions of damascene word
- verb damascene to ornament (metal, esp steel) by etching or by inlaying, usually with gold or silver 3
- noun damascene a design or article produced by this process 3
- adjective damascene of or relating to this process 3
- adjective damascene of or relating to Damascus 3
- noun damascene a native or inhabitant of Damascus 3
- noun damascene a variety of domestic fancy pigeon with silvery plumage 3
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Origin of damascene
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin Damascēnus of Damascus < Greek Damaskēnós, equivalent to Damask(ós) Damascus + -ēnos -ene
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Parts of speech for Damascene
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damascene popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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