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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVerdigris
/ˈvɜːr.dɪ.ɡriːs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A bright bluish-green encrustation or patina formed on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces by atmospheric oxidation or exposure to acidic solutions.
"The ancient bronze statue was covered in a rich layer of verdigris." - 2
A green or bluish-green pigment traditionally prepared by exposing copper to acetic acid vapours, formerly used widely in painting and dyeing.
"The Renaissance painter mixed verdigris into the oil medium to achieve the vibrant foliage hue."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'vertegriz', stemming from Old French 'vert-de-grece', meaning 'green of Greece'. This ultimately traces back to the Late Latin 'viridis graecus', referring to the green patina that forms on copper, brass, or bronze.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Verdigris" is said worldwide
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vert-de-gris
Transliteration: vɛʁ də ɡʁi
"Le toit en cuivre était recouvert de vert-de-gris."
Grünspan
Transliteration: ˈɡʁyːnˌʃpaːn
"Das alte Kupferdach zeigte dicke Flecken von Grünspan."
verderame
Transliteration: verdeˈrame
"La statua di bronzo era ricoperta di verderame."
cardenillo
Transliteration: kaɾdeˈniʎo
"El tejado viejo mostraba manchas de cardenillo."
azinhavre
Transliteration: ɐziˈɲavɾi
"As traças de cobre acumularam azinhavre ao longo dos anos."
हरा कसीस
Transliteration: hara kasis
"तांबे की मूर्ति पर हरा कसीस जम गया था।"
铜绿
Transliteration: tóng lǜ
"古代青铜器表面覆盖了一层铜绿。"
녹청
Transliteration: nokcheong
"오래된 구리 동상 위에 녹청이 슬어 있었다."
緑青
Transliteration: rokushō
"古い銅の屋根に美しい緑青が吹いていた。"
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