damask

Everyday

1. A rich cloth with patterns woven into it, used for curtains and tablecloths. tree →
2. (old use) A pinkish-red colour, as in «damask roses». tree →

In the lessons

describes rich curtains, hangings and flowers in a palace

Examples

• Everywhere were mirrors, lights, flowers and damask hangings. tree →
• The curtains were of damask with gold tassels. tree →
• There were damask roses in the garden. tree →

Note

nothing for maths