pat‧i‧na /ˈpætənə, ˈpætɪnə $ pəˈtiːnə/ noun [singular]
[Date: 1700-1800; Language: Latin; Origin: 'plate']

1. a greenish layer that forms naturally on the surface of copper or bronze

2. a smooth shiny surface that gradually develops on wood, leather etc

3. a patina of wealth/success etc the appearance of being wealthy, successful etc

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