damascus Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus
    Dimash; capital of Syria.

WordNet


Da*mas"cus noun
Etymology
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Definitions
  1. A city of Syria.

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