Verdigris Definition & Meaning

verdigris
noun
  1. a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
  2. a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time
verb
  1. color verdigris

"Verdigris" in song lyrics

See how verdigris is used in real songs:

  • "outdoor and lighting and mission and verdigris"
    AOL — AOL

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