discolor
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verb \(ˌ)dis-ˈkə-lər\Definition of DISCOLOR
transitive verb
: to alter or change the hue or color of
intransitive verb
: to change color especially for the worse
See Examples of DISCOLOR
- The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor.
- The wine stain discolored the rug.
Origin of DISCOLOR
Middle English discolouren, from Anglo-French desculurer, from Late Latin discolorari, from Latin discolor of another color, from dis- + color color
First Known Use: 14th century
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