DAMASCUS

Dimash, Damascus, capital of Syria

(noun) an ancient city (widely regarded as the world’s oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Da*mas"cus, n. Etym: [L.]

Definition: A city of Syria. Damascus blade, a sword or scimiter, made chiefly at Damascus, having a variegated appearance of watering, and proverbial for excellence.

– Damascus iron, or Damascus twist, metal formed of thin bars or wires of iron and steel elaborately twisted and welded together; used for making gun barrels, etc., of high quality, in which the surface, when polished and acted upon by acid, has a damasc appearance.

– Damascus steel. See Damask steel, under Damask, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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