adj.
1.of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people
2.(of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals damascene n.
1.a native or inhabitant of Damascus
2.a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel damascene v.
1.inlay metal with gold and silver
Idiom of the Day
teach (someone) a lesson
to get even with someone for their bad behavior
I plan to teach my friend a lesson for not telephoning me to cancel our appointment.