patina

  1. Noun.  (originally) A paten, flat type of dish.
  2. Noun.  The color or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.
  3. Noun.  A green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.
  4. Adjective.  Of a green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.

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