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damask rose
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dam·ask rose
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a sweet-scented rose (Rosa damascena) that is typically pink or light red in color. The velvety petals are used to make attar.
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We all flock to damask ; Damask's shimmering motifs are appearing on modern silks and velvets, china, washbasins and even concrete radiators. Barbara Chandler reportsGive it a seductive glowOversized and over here, at M&SRE-INVENTION
Newspaper article from: Evening Standard - London; 12/5/2007; ; 700+ words
; DAMASK'S flowing, scroll-like patterns are everywhere this season...venetian blinds and washbasins. Even one new radiator has a curvy damask shape. The name damask comes from Damascus, the Syrian city whose woven linens were brought...
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Damask, Durand "Bud"
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 6/4/2005; 447 words
; Damask, Durand "Bud" Durand "Bud" Damask 60, Janesville died in his home. He was born August 7, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI. The son of Phil and Stella (Kurszewski) Damask. Bud was a loving father who cared dearly for his children...
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Microsatellite analysis of Damask rose ( Rosa damascena Mill.) accessions from various regions in Iran reveals multiple genotypes.(Research article)
Magazine article from: BMC Plant Biology; 3/8/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...Middle East, and the Caucasus. As Damask roses were originally introduced from...origin and centre of diversity of Damask roses can be found in this region. In Iran, cultivation and consumption of Damask roses has a long history. Crude distillation...
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Damask, Regina
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 4/15/2001; 374 words
; Damask, Regina Sunday, April 15, 2001 Damask, Regina Entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at the age of 91. Dear sister of Theresa Repinski and James Damask. Sister-in-law of Helen Damask of FL. Very special aunt...
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Damask, Daniel Phillip
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 6/9/2006; 594 words
; Damask, Daniel Phillip Daniel, age 27, of Oconomowoc, passed Monday...Michelle. Dear father of August James. Dear son of Gail J. Damask of Waukesha. Brother of Dawn M. Damask of West Allis; Ann M. (Kevin) Jordan of Janesville; Joanne...
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EpiCept Corporation Names Michael C. Damask, M.D. Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs.
PR Newswire; 7/26/2006; 700+ words
; ...today that it has appointed Michael C. Damask, M.D. as the Company's Chief Medical...development. Prior to this position, Dr. Damask was a clinical development and medical...prnh/20020513/NYM112LOGO ) "Dr. Damask brings to EpiCept a particular expertise...
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Vinit sets new goals, Damask goes to BBDO, NATION
Newspaper article from: The Nation (Thailand); 6/10/1998; ; 667 words
; ...Nation (Thailand) 06-10-1998 THE name ''Damask'' will soon disappear from the local advertising...exclusive interview that BBDO decided to delete ''Damask'' from the agency's name and Damask/BBDO will soon be renamed BBDO Thailand...
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Robert G. Culp III acts to boost damask ticking capacity, move marks 50 percent increase in fiscal 1991 capital spending. (Culp Inc.)
PR Newswire; 10/18/1990; 700+ words
; CULP ACTS TO BOOST DAMASK TICKING CAPACITY MOVE MARKS 50 PERCENT...company's manufacturing capacity for damask ticking. Funds for the project constitute...manufacturing expertise with jacquard and damask goods, encourages us about the momentum...
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DAMASK RISE.
Magazine article from: HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network; 8/6/2001; ; 481 words
; Damask and brocades were for centuries the fabrics...Onassis favored lustrous fabrics, such as damask and brocades, during her reign as first lady. Retro in a New Light For the modernist, damask-covered shades in retro shapes are a fusion...
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Damask Beesley, Christine, F
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 12/28/2003; 361 words
; Damask Beesley, Christine, F Sunday, December 28, 2003 Damask Beesley, Christine, F (Nee Nehlsen) Passed Away Dec...Beloved wife of Ellerd. Loving mother of Steven (Ann) Damask and Nicole Damask. Adoring Nana of Mikala, Spencer...
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damask
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
damask in various names of natural and artificial products reputed to derive...name (in ME. Damaske ), in some uses absol. as sb., e.g. damask (cloth ) XIV; damask plum , damask rose XVI; † damask water ; damask (steel...
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damask rose
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
dam·ask rose • n. a sweet-scented rose ( Rosa damascena ) that is typically pink or light red in color. The velvety petals are used to make attar.
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damascene
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
...steel and its silk fabrics; also sb. XIV. — L. Damascēnus — Gr. Damaskēnós , f. Damaskós- Sem. name. Hence damascene vb. ornament (steel) by inlaying XIX; earlier (XVI...
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Damascus
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...1137?-1193), were absent on campaigns. Damascus continued to prosper under the Saracens; its bazaars sold brocades (damask), wool, furniture inlaid with mother of pearl, and the famous swords and other ware of the Damascene metalsmiths. In 1260...
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Cotton
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
...absorbency particularly suit it to hot climates. Terms of Middle Eastern origin pertaining to types of cotton cloth — damask from Damascus, gauze from Gaza — testify to the long history of cotton textiles and are a reminder of a time when...
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