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Damascus

/dəˈmɑːskəs/

/dəˈmæskəs/

Damascusnoun

Common-noun use meaning pattern-welded steel; mass noun.

Translations

Damascus is the capital of Syria.

Дамаск — столица Сирии.

Definitions

Pattern-welded or wootz steel, famed for its swirling surface patterns and great strength, used especially for blades.

The smith folded the billet of Damascus over and over to enhance its beauty.

Synonyms

the Syrian capital

City of Jasmine

Damascus, Syria

Damascusproper noun

/dəˈmɑːskəs/

/dəˈmæskəs/

Name of Syria’s capital city.

Definitions

The capital and second-largest city of Syria, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements.

Damascus has been a centre of craft and trade for millennia.

Synonyms

City of Jasmine

The Jasmine City

Dimashq al-Sham

Damascusadjective

Attributive use meaning ‘relating to Damascus’; not normally compared.

Definitions

Relating to or originating from the city of Damascus.

He displayed a Damascus sword in his collection.

Synonyms

of Damascus