Noun

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

Adjective

1. of a green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.

Etymology

Noun

1. The color or incrustation which age gives to works of art; especially, the green oxidation which covers aging coppers bronzes, coins and medals.