Damascus

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dəˈmæskÉ™s/, /dəˈmɑːskÉ™s/

Origin

From Latin Damascus, from Ancient Greek Δαμασκός (Damaskos), from Aramaic דרמשק (darmeśeq, "well-watered place").

Full definition of Damascus

Proper noun

1. The capital city of Syria.

Derived terms

• Damascene
• Damascus blade
• Damascus iron
• Damascus steel
• Damascus twist
• damask
• damson