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Definition of Damascus
1. 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.
Generic synonyms: National Capital
Group relationships: Syria, Syrian Arab Republic
Member holonyms: Damascene
Definition of Damascus
1. n. A city of Syria.
Definition of Damascus
1. Proper noun. The capital city of Syria. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Damascus
1. 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. Origin: L. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Damascus
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