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verdigris
verdigris
/ˈvɝːdɪɡriːs/
noun
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
(
verdigris
)
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
The old copper statue had a thick layer of verdigris due to years of exposure.
The old copper statue had a thick layer of verdigris due to years of exposure.
A blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
(
cupric acetate
,
verdigris
)
a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
verb
Color verdigris
(
verdigris
)
color verdigris
mystic
mystic
/ˈmɪstɪk/
adjective
(
)
Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
(
mystical
,
occult
,
orphic
,
mysterious
,
mystic
,
secret
)
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
Mysterious symbols
mysterious symbols
The mystical style of Blake
the mystical style of Blake
Occult lore
occult lore
The secret learning of the ancients
the secret learning of the ancients
Relating to or characteristic of mysticism
(
mystic
,
mystical
)
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
Mystical religion
mystical religion
Relating to or resembling mysticism
(
mystic
,
mystical
)
relating to or resembling mysticism
Mystical intuition
mystical intuition
Mystical theories about the securities market
mystical theories about the securities market
noun
Someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
(
mystic
,
religious mystic
)
someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
depth bomb
depth bomb
/dɛpθ bɒm/
noun
A bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device
(
depth bomb
,
depth charge
)
a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device
graveyard
graveyard
/ˈgreɪvˌjɑːrd/
noun
(
)
A tract of land used for burials
(
burial ground
,
burial site
,
burying ground
,
cemetery
,
graveyard
,
memorial park
,
necropolis
,
boneyard
[Informal]
)
a tract of land used for burials
They visited the peaceful cemetery to pay their respects to their ancestors.
They visited the peaceful cemetery to pay their respects to their ancestors.
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