Word: verdigrising
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ver
di
gri
sing
Definition: Present participle of 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
Morphemes:
Affix: verdigris
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cover, or coat, with verdigris.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vert-de-gris
Language: fr
Decoded: vert-de-gris
PoS: Noun
Meaning: verdigris (blue-green patina on copper and copper alloys)
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.