PATINA


Meaning of PATINA in English

n. (pl. patinas) 1 a film, usu. green, formed on the surface of old bronze. 2 a similar film on other surfaces. 3 a gloss produced by age on woodwork. patinated adj. patination n.

[ It. f. L patina dish ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.