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damascene

dam·as·cene [ dámmə sn, dàmmə sn ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle dam·as·cened, present participle dam·as·cen·ing, 3rd person present singular dam·as·cenes)
Definition:
 
decorate metal with wavy patterns: to decorate metal such as iron or steel with wavy patterns of etching or inlays of precious metals, especially gold or silver



noun  (plural dam·as·cenes)
Definition:
 
design or object created by damascening: a design or object created by the process of damascening



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to damascening: relating to the art or process of damascening metal

2. of or like damask: made of or resembling damask

[Mid-19th century. <Damascene (adj)]

dam·a·scen·er noun
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