To alter the natural hue or color of; change to a different color or shade; stain; tinge.To alter the complexion of; change the appearance of; give a false appearance to.In zoology and botany, of varied or different colors; variegated; discolorous; not concolor: said of any single object.In zoology, differing in color, as one thing from another; discolorate; not concolor: usually with with: as, elytra discolor with the thorax.Also discolorous, discolorate.