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patina
patina /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