damast

Noun

1. (neuter, no-diminutive) the fabric damask
2. (neuter, no-diminutive) a similarly decorative, 'floral' pattern, notably made on finely worked metal using mordant chemicals

Adj

alternative form of damasten 'made of damask'

Pronounced as (IPA)

/daːˈmɑst/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch: damst

In summary

From Middle Dutch damst, from Middle French damas or Italian damasto, named after Damascus, the Syrian city it originates from.

Concepts

damask

Translations

Damast

damasco

δαμάσκο

damas

damasco

damasco

domàs

damasko

Damastgewebe