Ochre Definition & Meaning
ochre
- adjective
- of a moderate orange-yellow color
- noun
- any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment
- a moderate yellow-orange to orange color
"Ochre" in song lyrics
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"Who painted his face with red ochre."
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"labeotropheus trewavasae ochre"
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Words that rhyme with ochre
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does ochre mean?
- of a moderate orange-yellow color any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment a moderate yellow-orange to orange color
- What part of speech is ochre?
- Ochre is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does ochre have?
- Ochre has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).