Found 2 items, similar to Patina.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: patina
patina
n : a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal
[also:
patinae (pl)]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: patina
patina
\pat"ina\ (p[a^]t"[i^]*n[.a]; It. p[aum]"t[-e]*n[.a]), n.
[It., fr. L. patina a dish, a pan, a kind of cake. Cf.
Paten.]
1. A dish or plate of metal or earthenware; a patella.
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2. (Fine Arts) The color or incrustation which age gives to
works of art; especially, the green rust which covers
ancient bronzes, coins, and medals. --Fairholt.
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