transcription, транскрипция: [ pə-ˈtē-nə, ˈpa-tə-nə ]
noun
( plural pa·ti·nas -nəz ; or pa·ti·nae -ˌnē, -ˌnī)
Etymology: Italian, from Latin, shallow dish — more at paten
Date: 1748
1.
a. : a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
b. : a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use
2. : an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character
3. : a superficial covering or exterior