VERD-ANTIQUE


Meaning of VERD-ANTIQUE in English

[ ˌvə:dan'ti:k ]

■ noun

1》 a green ornamental marble consisting of serpentine with calcite and dolomite.

2》 verdigris on ancient bronze or copper.

3》 a green form of porphyry.

Origin

C18: from obs. Fr., lit. 'antique green'.

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