Definition of discolor

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Discolor (v. t.) To alter the natural hue or color of; to change to a different color; to stain; to tinge; as, a drop of wine will discolor water; silver is discolored by sea water..

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Stain :: Stain (v. t.) To discolor by the application of foreign matter; to make foul; to spot; as, to stain the hand with dye; armor stained with blood..
Exanthema :: Exanthema (n.) An efflorescence or discoloration of the skin; an eruption or breaking out, as in measles, smallpox, scarlatina, and the like diseases; -- sometimes limited to eruptions attended with fever..
Xanthosis :: Xanthosis (n.) The yellow discoloration often observed in cancerous tumors.
Foxiness :: Foxiness (n.) The state of being foxed or discolored, as books; decay; deterioration..
Mabolo :: Mabolo (n.) A kind of persimmon tree (Diospyros discolor) from the Philippine Islands, now introduced into the East and West Indies. It bears an edible fruit as large as a quince..
Kirumbo :: Kirumbo (n.) A bird of Madagascar (Leptosomus discolor), the only living type of a family allied to the rollers. It has a pair of loral plumes. The male is glossy green above, with metallic reflections; the female is spotted with brown and black..
Guttate :: Guttate (a.) Spotted, as if discolored by drops..
Rusty :: Rusty (superl.) Discolored and rancid; reasty; as, rusty bacon..
Foxed :: Foxed (a.) Discolored or stained; -- said of timber, and also of the paper of books or engravings..
Rusty :: Rusty (superl.) Discolored; stained; not cleanly kept; filthy.
Stripe :: Stripe (n.) A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash, rod, or the like..
Freckle :: Freckle (v. t.) To spinkle or mark with freckle or small discolored spots; to spot.
Ecchymose :: Ecchymose (v. t.) To discolor by the production of an ecchymosis, or effusion of blood, beneath the skin; -- chiefly used in the passive form; as, the parts were much ecchymosed..
Sunburn :: Sunburn (v. t.) To burn or discolor by the sun; to tan.
Livid :: Livid (a.) Black and blue; grayish blue; of a lead color; discolored, as flesh by contusion..
Discoloration :: Discoloration (n.) A discolored spot; a stain.
Mole :: Mole (n.) A spot; a stain; a mark which discolors or disfigures.
Discolor :: Discolor (v. t.) To alter the natural hue or color of; to change to a different color; to stain; to tinge; as, a drop of wine will discolor water; silver is discolored by sea water..
Spot :: Spot (n.) A mark on a substance or body made by foreign matter; a blot; a place discolored.
Spot :: Spot (v. t.) To make visible marks upon with some foreign matter; to discolor in or with spots; to stain; to cover with spots or figures; as, to spot a garnment; to spot paper..
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