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Meaning of damask plum

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damask

Pronunciation:/ˈdæm.əsk//ˈdæm.əsk/

noun

Definitions

  1. An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.

    Example: True damasks are pure silk.

  2. Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour.

  3. A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the same way as the linen damask; made for furniture covering and hangings.

  4. Damascus steel

verb

Definitions

  1. To decorate or weave in damascene patterns

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.