The damascene shared stories of his hometown's rich history.
A type of decorative metalwork, often involving inlaying different metals into one another, typically gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background.
The artisan displayed a beautiful damascene that featured intricate patterns of gold and silver.
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Relating to or characteristic of Damascus, a city in Syria, often used to describe a type of metalwork or pattern.
The artisan crafted a damascene sword with intricate patterns on the blade.
Having a wavy pattern, often used to describe steel or metal that has been treated to have such a pattern.
The damascene finish on the knife gave it a unique and beautiful appearance.
Denoting or relating to a sudden and dramatic change in attitude or belief; characteristic of a profound conversion.
The senator's damascene shift from hawk to dove surprised his colleagues.