damascene Definition

damascene
noun

1. A citizen or inhabitant of, or a person born in, Damascus in Syria.

Form: Damascene
2a. Inlay of metal, especially gold, or of other materials, on steel, etc;
2b. An article of such work.
3. The structure or surface appearance of Damascus steel.

verb damascened, damascening

1. To decorate (especially steel) by inlaying or encrusting.
2. To ornament something with the watered or wavy appearance of Damascus steel, or in imitation of it.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin Damascenus Damascus, famous for its steel and silk work.