Definition of: bronze

(bronz) noun
1. Metall, a A reddish-brown alloy essentially of copper and tin, used in making bells and statues. b A similar alloy of copper and some other metal, as aluminum or manganese.
2. A pigment of the color of bronze.
3. A statue or bust cast in bronze.
—v. bronzed, bronz·ing v.t. To harden or color like bronze; make brown.
—v.i. To become brown or tan. [<MF <Ital. bronzo, bronzino,? <L (aes) Brundisinum (alloy) of Brundisium]
—bronz′y adjective