Word of the Day - Verdigris

[debodun]

Verdigris (noun) - a bright bluish-green encrustation or patina formed on copper or brass by atmospheric oxidation.

The Statue of Liberty is covered in verdigris.

 

[RubyK]

I didn't realize the color of an old statue had a name, much less one like virdigris.

 

[RubyK]

Next time I view a statue that looks bluish green, I will impress those around me by saying, "That statue is so old, it is covered with virdigris."

 

[Ruthanne]

If I set much longer in this spot on the couch I am going to be covered in virdigris.

 

[Aunt Marg]

The ornate hand-wrought iron gates at the entrance had a timeless verdigris colouring adding to their richness.

 

[Sliverfox]

I've wondered how much work it is to clean the verdigris from the courthouse dome .

 

[C'est Moi]

Virdigris (noun) - a bright bluish-green encrustation or patina formed on copper or brass by atmospheric oxidation.

The Statue of Liberty is covered in virdigris.

Actually, it's "verdigris."

 

[debodun]

Actually, it's "verdigris."

OOps!

 

[win231]

I'm familiar with virdigris: