Definition of "patina" in English

noun

1. (originally) A paten, flat type of dish.

2. The colour 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. A green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.

4. (figurative) A gloss or superficial layer.

   • he enjoys a patina of respect by the police, despite being an ex-criminal

adjective

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