Da·mas·cus (də-mās'kəs)
The capital of Syria, in the southwest part of the country. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the city became a thriving commercial center under the Romans and was a Saracen stronghold during the Crusades. Population: 1,570,000.
Dam'a·scene' (dām'ə-sēn') adj. & n.
tr.v.
dam·a·scened, dam·a·scen·ing, dam·a·scenes
To decorate (metal) with wavy patterns of inlay or etching.
n.
Metalwork decorated with wavy patterns of inlay or etching.
adj.
Of or relating to damascening.
Of or relating to damask.
[French damasquiner, from damasquin, of Damascus, from Latin Damascēnus, from Greek Damaskēnos, from Damaskos, Damascus.]
dam'a·scen'er n.
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