ochre Definition

ochre
ocher
noun

1. Any of various fine earths or clays that contain ferric oxide, silica or alumina, used as a red, yellow or brown pigment.
2. A pale brownish-yellow colour.

adj

1. With the colour of ochre.

verb

ochred, ochring
1. To mark or colour something with ochre.

Derivative: ochraceous

Like, containing or full of ochre.

With the colour of ochre; yellowish.

Etymology: 14c: from French ocre, from Greek okhros pale yellow.