# paten

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpætən/

## Definitions
1. The plate used to hold the host during the Eucharist.
2. Any shallow dish found in an archaeological site.

## Etymology
From Middle English patene, from Old French patene, from Latin patina, from Ancient Greek πατάνη (patánē). Doublet of patina, patine, and patena.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/paten