patinous

patinous
/pat"n euhs/, adj.
patinated.
[1840-50; PATIN(A) + -OUS]

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  • patinous — pat·i·nous …   English syllables

  • patinous — nəs adjective Etymology: patina + ous : coated with or having a patina * * * /pat n euhs/, adj. patinated. [1840 50; PATIN(A) + OUS] …   Useful english dictionary

  • patina —   n. film formed on exposed metals, etc., especially green film on copper or bronze; any such sign of mellowing or old age.    ♦ patinous, a. bearing patina.    ♦ patinate, v.i. & t …   Dictionary of difficult words

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