ochre — A pale brownish-yellow or earthy pigment/color, often used in art and made from natural clay containing iron oxide
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A pale brownish-yellow or earthy pigment/color, often used in art and made from natural clay containing iron oxide
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊkər/
Example Sentences
- My roommate spilled coffee on the carpet, and now it has a permanent ochre stain shaped like Australia.
- The desert sand shifted between shades of ochre and deep orange as the sun set.
- Art historians believe ochre was one of the first pigments humans ever used, dating back over 100,000 years.
ochre
NOUN[/ˈoʊkər/]
A pale brownish-yellow or earthy pigment/color, often used in art and made from natural clay containing iron oxide
The desert cliffs glowed ochre under the late afternoon sun.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'ōkhros' meaning pale yellow, later adopted into Latin and French before entering English.
Breakdown
ōkhros (pale, yellowish) - a Greek color term describing earthy pigments
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate spilled coffee on the carpet, and now it has a permanent ochre stain shaped like Australia.”
“The desert sand shifted between shades of ochre and deep orange as the sun set.”
“Art historians believe ochre was one of the first pigments humans ever used, dating back over 100,000 years.”
“He tried to match his new shirt to the ochre couch but ended up looking like a walking piece of toast.”
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