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Damask fabric
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Pronunciation: dam ask
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A reversible, firm glossy fabric woven so that on one side the pattern appears in the shiny warp of the weave, and on the other the background is the shiny warp of the weave. Typically made from a combination of linen, cotton, rayon, and/or silk fibers.
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Origin: 13th Century, Marco Polo
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