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Discolor v. t. (past & past part. discolored; pres. part. discoloring) (Written also discolour)

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.

To alter the true complexion or appearance of; to put a false hue upon. "To discolor all your ideas."

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Etymology of 'Discolor'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Discolor" Quotes from Famous Books

... staminate blooms. No. 4 is a hican from the parent tree of which I have had but three good nuts. The weevil moth works so well in dense woods that rarely are the nuts good there. The nuts are attractive and should not discolor like the lighter hickories, should their opening husks get rained upon ...

— Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Seventh Annual Report • Various

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