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/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
