Pronunciation:
\pə-ˈtē-nə, ˈpa-tə-nə\
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
08/04/2012, 09:35 am
How is the drought goig there? It looks pretty green.
08/06/2012, 11:52 pm
Not as bad as you might think; we’re still getting a respectable crop.