damaskine

/dæmˈskīn/

Definitions

1. noun

A damaskine or damaskin is a type of medieval fabric or an embroidery technique used for decorative designs on fabric.

“The historicist’s collection included an intricate damaskine embroidered on silk from 14th-century Europe.”

Synonyms

  • damask
  • embroidery

Antonyms

  • plain fabric
  • unadorned