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Ochre

Verb / ˈəʊkɜ: / Another word for ochre — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a natural earthy yellow or brown pigment containing ferric oxide, typically used in paints or dyes

Synonyms & similar words

ocher yellow-brown amber tan rust sienna umber beige buff camel golden khaki sandy caramel hazel coffee copper bronze ginger terra-cotta clay

Example sentences

  1. The ochre color of the sandstone made it look like a desert landscape.
  2. She used ochre to paint the sun in her picture.
  3. The cave paintings were done with ochre and charcoal.
  4. The artist mixed red ochre with yellow ochre to make orange.
  5. The walls of the building were painted with a layer of ochre.

Quotes

  • The ochre earth colors on the canyon walls were a painter's dream. - Terry Tempest Williams
  • The ochre cliffs were towering above them like a wall of lava. - J.K. Rowling
  • The ochre tones of the landscape were a reminder that we were in the Australian outback. - Bill Bryson

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