noun. a native or inhabitant of Damascus.
adjective. (of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals.
verb. inlay metal with gold and silver.
noun. a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel.
1. Adjective By the ninth century, the Muslim world has established ties to India, where they purchased curved swords made of damascene steel. 2. Noun, singular or mass Love in a mist (Nigella damascene) reaches 18 to 24 inches in height and spreads 6 to 8 inches.