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damasked

dam·ask
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dam-uh sk]
    • /ˈdæm əsk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dam-uh sk]
    • /ˈdæm əsk/

Definitions of damasked word

  • noun damasked a reversible fabric of linen, silk, cotton, or wool, woven with patterns. 1
  • noun damasked napery of this material. 1
  • noun damasked Metallurgy. Also called damask steel. Damascus steel. the pattern or wavy appearance peculiar to the surface of such steel. 1
  • noun damasked the pink color of the damask rose. 1
  • adjective damasked made of or resembling damask: damask cloth. 1
  • adjective damasked of the pink color of the damask rose. 1

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Origin of damasked

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English damaske < Medieval Latin damascus, named after Damascus where fabrics were first made

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Parts of speech for Damasked

noun
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adverb
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preposition
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damasked popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for damasked

noun damasked

  • threaded — interwoven or ornamented with threads: silk threaded with gold.

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