Definitions

1. verb

to coat or cover with a reddish-brown powder, especially to make a surface look worn or rusty

“The old door had been rosellated to give it an antique look.”

2. verb

to decorate or color something with a reddish-brown tint

“The artist decided to rosellate the painting to give it a sense of aged elegance.”

3. noun

a reddish-brown powder or coating

“The rosellate on the old door was a result of years of exposure to the elements.”