Category:Patina

Pat"ina, n. Etym: [it., fr. L. patina a dish, a pan, a kind of cake. Cf. Paten.]

1. A dish or plate of metal or earthenware; a patella.

2. (fine arts)

Defn: the color or incrustation which age gives to works of art; Especially, the green rust which covers ancient bronzes, coins, and Medals. Fairholt.