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Meaning of 'patina' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Patina [ n.]
- A dish or plate of metal or earthenware; a patella.
- The color or incrustation which age gives to works of art; especially, the green rust which covers ancient bronzes, coins, and medals.

Meaning of 'patina' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . patina [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood)
Example in sentence:
  • a patina of frost;
  • a patina of good breeding

Nearby Words:

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