Damask Meaning in English

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Definition

A rich, patterned fabric made with silk, wool, or synthetic fibers, often used for curtains and upholstery. "Damask" can also refer to the style of intricate woven patterns or sometimes to the deep pinkish-red color.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal or decorative settings, such as 'damask tablecloths' or 'damask wallpaper.' The word may also describe a particular deep pink-red shade. Do not confuse with 'Damascus' (the city). Variants: 'damask pattern', 'damask rose'.

• Spanish: damasco (tela) - damasquino (patrón) - damasco (color)
• Portuguese (BR): damasco (tecido) - damasco (padrão) - damasco (cor)
• Portuguese (PT): damasco (tecido) - damasco (padrão) - damasco (cor)
• Chinese (Simplified): 缎纹织物 - 大马士革织物
• Chinese (Traditional): 緞紋織物 - 大馬士革織物
• Hindi: डमास्क (कपड़ा) - डमास्क पैटर्न
• Arabic: دامَسْك (قماش فاخر) - دَماسْكو (نقشة أو نوع من النسيج)
• Bengali: ড্যামাস্ক কাপড় - ড্যামাস্ক নকশা - ড্যামাস্ক রঙ
• Russian: дамаск - дамасская ткань - дамасский узор
• Japanese: ダマスク生地 - ダマスク模様 - ダマスク色
• Vietnamese: vải gấm damask - họa tiết damask - màu đỏ damask
• Korean: 다마스크 원단 - 다마스크 무늬 - 다마스크 색상
• Turkish: damask kumaş - damask desen - damask rengi
• Urdu: ڈماسک کپڑا - ڈماسک نقش و نگار - ڈماسک رنگ
• Indonesian: kain damask - pola damask - warna damask

Example Sentences

The curtains are made of damask.

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The tablecloth had a beautiful damask pattern.

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She wore a damask dress at the wedding.

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This old sofa's damask upholstery still looks elegant.

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He loves the deep damask color for his living room walls.

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That shop sells vintage damask linens from France.

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