Verdigris

/ˈvɜːrdɪɡriː,ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

noun

A bright bluish-green color or pigment that is created by the corrosion of copper, brass, or bronze.

The old copper statue has started to develop spots of verdigris.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Verdigris often signifies old, weathered copper items with historical or vintage charm.

The verdigris on the ancient doorknob highlighted its antique beauty.

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In art, verdigris can refer to a color used to convey age or a classic feel in paintings.

He used a verdigris shade to give the landscape painting a timeless look.

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Use verdigris to describe objects beyond metals, such as coloration in descriptive writing.

Her eyes had a striking verdigris hue, reminiscent of oxidized copper.

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