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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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..
Discolorate :: Discolorate (v. t.) To discolor.
Stripe :: Stripe (n.) A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash, rod, or the like..
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..
Addison's Disease :: Addison's disease () A morbid condition causing a peculiar brownish discoloration of the skin, and thought, at one time, to be due to disease of the suprarenal capsules (two flat triangular bodies covering the upper part of the kidneys), but now known not to be dependent upon this causes exclusively. It is usually fatal..
Stain :: Stain (n.) A discoloration by foreign matter; a spot; as, a stain on a garment or cloth..
Rusty :: Rusty (superl.) Discolored; stained; not cleanly kept; filthy.
Freckle :: Freckle (v. t.) To spinkle or mark with freckle or small discolored spots; to spot.
Discolored :: Discolored (a.) Variegated; of divers colors.
Sun-burner :: Sunburn (n.) The burning or discoloration produced on the skin by the heat of the sun; tan.
Discolor :: Discolor (v. t.) To alter the true complexion or appearance of; to put a false hue upon.
Ringworm :: Ringworm (n.) A contagious affection of the skin due to the presence of a vegetable parasite, and forming ring-shaped discolored patches covered with vesicles or powdery scales. It occurs either on the body, the face, or the scalp. Different varieties are distinguished as Tinea circinata, Tinea tonsurans, etc., but all are caused by the same parasite (a species of Trichophyton)..
Freckle :: Freckle (v. t.) Any small spot or discoloration.
Discolored :: Discolored (imp. & p. p.) of Discolo.
Besmirch :: Besmirch (v. t.) To smirch or soil; to discolor; to obscure. Hence: To dishonor; to sully.
Discoloration :: Discoloration (n.) The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance..
Guttate :: Guttate (a.) Spotted, as if discolored by drops..
Rusty :: Rusty (superl.) Discolored and rancid; reasty; as, rusty bacon..
Foxiness :: Foxiness (n.) The state of being foxed or discolored, as books; decay; deterioration..
Xanthosis :: Xanthosis (n.) The yellow discoloration often observed in cancerous tumors.
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