stain
n 1: a soiled or discolored appearance; "the wine left a dark
stain" [syn: {discoloration}, {discolouration}]
2: a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy
to make structures visible
3: the state of being covered with unclean things [syn: {dirt},
{filth}, {grime}, {soil}, {grease}]
4: a symbol of disgrace or infamy; "And the Lord set a mark
upon Cain"--Genesis [syn: {mark}, {stigma}, {brand}]
5: an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he
made a huge blot on his copybook" [syn: {blot}, {smear}, {smirch},
{spot}]
v 1: mark with dye, as of furniture; "Stain this table a
beautiful walnut color"
2: make a spot or mark onto; "The wine spotted the tablecloth"
[syn: {spot}, {fleck}, {blob}, {blot}]
3: produce or leave stains; "Red wine stains table coths"