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Ochre: meaning, definitions and examples

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ochre

 

[ หˆษ™สŠkษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

color pigment

Ochre is a natural earth pigment containing hydrated iron oxide, which ranges in color from yellow to deep orange or brown. It has been used by humans for thousands of years in cave paintings, body decoration, and as a coloring agent for various materials.

Synonyms

earth pigment, iron oxide pigment

Examples of usage

  • Her artwork features beautiful shades of ochre.
  • The ochre pigment was sourced from nearby cliffs.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

In geology, ochre refers to a type of soft, earthy clay that is colored by iron oxide. It is commonly found in regions with iron-rich soils and is often used in ceramics and pottery.

Synonyms

earthy clay, iron oxide clay

Examples of usage

  • The artist collected ochre from the local quarry.
  • The clay had a distinctive ochre hue.
Context #3 | Verb

to color with ochre

To ochre something is to color it with ochre pigment. This can be done by mixing the pigment with a medium such as water or oil to create a paint or dye.

Synonyms

dye with ochre, paint with ochre

Examples of usage

  • She decided to ochre the walls of her studio.
  • The artist ochred the canvas to create a warm background.

Translations

Translations of the word "ochre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ocre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‡เคฐเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ocker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ okre

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั…ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ochra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใ‚ซใƒผ (ลŒkฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ocre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ocre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™ฉํ†  (hwangto)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okrovรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตญ็Ÿณ (zhฤ› shรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ okri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั…ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒ แƒ (ok'ra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okra

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ocre

Etymology

The word 'ochre' has its origins in the Greek word 'ochros', meaning pale yellow or pale brown. It has been used by various ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Indigenous Australians, for its coloring properties. Ochre has been found in archaeological sites dating back tens of thousands of years, showing its importance in human history and art.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,823, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.