| 释义 |
pat·en
\ˈpatən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English pateyn, patin, paten, from Old French patene, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin patina, patena plate for the Eucharist, from Latin, shallow dish, from Greek patanē; akin to Latin patēre to be open — more at fathom
1. : a plate of precious metal used for the bread in the eucharistic service
2. : plate
3. : a thin metal disk or something resembling one |