Main Entry: pa·ti·na

Pronunciation: \pə-ˈtē-nə, ˈpa-tə-nə\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural pa·ti·nas \-nəz\ or pa·ti·nae \-ˌnē, -ˌnī\

Etymology: Italian, from Latin, shallow dish — more at paten

Date: 1748

1 a : a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color b : a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use
2 : an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character
3 : a superficial covering or exterior