damask

damask
[ˈdaməsk]
noun
  1. [mass noun]a figured, lustrous woven fabric, with a pattern visible on both sides, typically used for table linen and upholstery
    锦缎,花缎
    ■[count noun]a tablecloth made of this material
    花缎桌布
  2. short for damask rose
    damask rose 的简称
  3. (亦作 damask steel)[mass noun](historical). another term for Damascus steel
    (史)。 同 Damascus steel
adjective
  1. (poetic/literary)having the velvety pink or light red colour of a damask rose
    (诗/文)大马士革玫瑰色的
verb
  1. [with obj.](poetic/literary)decorate with or as if with a variegated pattern
    (诗/文)用杂色图案(或似用杂色图案)装饰
    flowers damask the fragrant seat.
    鲜花五彩缤纷,装点着芬芳的座位。
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Damaske, early form of the name of Damascus, where the fabric was first produced
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