Where does “damascus” come from?

damascus (Middle Dutch) comes from Latin damascus, from Ancient Greek Δαμασκός, from Aramaic דרמשק — well-watered place.

Ancestry of “damascus”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	damascus	—
2	Ancient Greek	Δαμασκός	Damascus
3	Aramaic	דרמשק	well-watered place

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