Damask

Adjective

• Of a grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.

Noun

• Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour.
• A damask rose, Rosa × damascena.
• An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.

  "True damasks are pure silk."

• Damascus steel; also, the peculiar markings or "water" of such steel.
• A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the same way as the linen damask; made for furniture covering and hangings.
• A grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.

  "damask colour: "

Verb

• To decorate or weave in damascene patterns