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. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]