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patinae

patinae is the plural of patina.

Meaning of patina

Noun

patina (countable and uncountable, plural patinas or patinae)

  1. (originally) A paten (a flat type of dish).
  2. The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (chiefly 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.
  4. (figuratively) A gloss or superficial layer.
    • He enjoys a patina of respect by the police, despite being an ex-criminal.

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Questions about patinae

What is patinae the plural of?
Patinae is the plural of patina.

Words near patinae in the dictionary

  1. patimars
  2. patimokkha
  3. patimokkhas
  4. patin
  5. patina
  6. patinae
  7. patinaed
  8. patinas
  9. patinate
  10. patinated
  11. patinates

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