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
See how ochre is used in real songs:
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"Who painted his face with red ochre."
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"labeotropheus trewavasae ochre"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with ochre
Usage tips for "ochre"
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