A sudden and complete change in one's beliefs.

plural of Damascus barrel

(idiomatic, often attributive) An important point in someone's life where a great change, or reversal, of ideas or beliefs occurs.

(obsolete) A sword of Damascus steel.

Alternative form of damascene

plural of damask

inlaid with silver or gold / Of or from Damascus

(transitive) To decorate (metalwork) with a peculiar marking or water produced in the process of manufacture, or with designs produced by inlaying or encrusting with another metal, such as silver or gold, or by etching, etc.; to damask.

Archaic form of damson. / A pigeon of a certain breed.

A surname.