Damascene

Damascene may refer to:

Topics directly associated with the city of Damascus in Syria:
- A native or inhabitant of Damascus
- Damascus Arabic, the local dialect of Damascus
- Damascus steel, developed for swordmaking
- "Damascene moment", the religious conversion of Paul
Animal breeds:
- Damascene (pigeon)
- Damascus goat
John of Damascus (c. 676-749), Syrian Christian monk and priest
Materials technologies evoking the visual texture of Damascus steel:
- Damascening, of inlaying different metals into one another
- Damask, a reversible figured fabric

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