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Patina

/ˈpætɪnə/

A paten, flat type of dish

📖 Definitions of "Patina"

noun
  1. 1

    A paten, flat type of dish

  2. 2

    The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.

  3. 3

    A green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.

  4. 4

    A gloss or superficial layer.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of a green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.

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