'Damascene' definitions:

Definition of 'damascene'

adjective

Of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people; "damascene city gates"

adjective

(of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals; "a damascened sword"

noun

A native or inhabitant of Damascus

noun

A design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel

verb

Inlay metal with gold and silver

From: GCIDE

Damascene \Dam"as*cene\ (d[a^]m"as*s[=e]n), a. [L. Damascenus of Damascus, fr. Damascus the city, Gr. Damasko`s. See Damask, and cf. Damaskeen, Damaskin, Damson.] Of or relating to Damascus. [1913 Webster]

From: GCIDE

Damascene \Dam"as*cene\ (d[a^]m"as*s[=e]n), n. A kind of plum, now called damson. See Damson. [1913 Webster]

From: GCIDE

Damascene \Dam`as*cene"\ (d[a^]m`as*s[=e]n"), v. t. Same as Damask, or Damaskeen, v. t. "Damascened armor." --Beaconsfield. "Cast and damascened steel." --Ure. [1913 Webster]