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
05/14/2012, 03:12 pm
Wow! Thanks for the clarification! At first glance, I thought this was an unusual building in some sort of French pre-WWII Art Deco style!