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The Clue
Inlay with gold or silver (9 letter answer)
The Answer
DAMASCENE
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Notes
The answer DAMASCENE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
DAMASCENE as a noun:
1. a native or inhabitant of Damascus
2. a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel
DAMASCENE as a verb:
1. inlay metal with gold and silver
DAMASCENE as an adjective:
1. of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people; "damascene city gates"
2. (of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals; "a damascened sword"