ochre

/ˈoʊkər/
adjective
  1. Having a pale brownish-yellow color.
    • The ochre leaves of autumn covered the ground.
    • The ochre sandstone cliffs towered above the beach.
    • He wore an ochre shirt that reminded her of the desert.
noun
  1. A natural clay pigment that ranges in color from yellow to deep orange or brown, used in paints and dyes.
    • Ochre has been used by humans for thousands of years as a pigment.
    • Ancient cave paintings were often made with red ochre.
    • The artist mixed yellow ochre with oil to create a warm base color.
  2. A pale brownish-yellow color resembling the pigment ochre.
    • The desert landscape was a mix of ochre and dusty green.
    • The walls were painted a soft ochre that glowed in the afternoon light.
    • She chose an ochre scarf to match her autumn coat.
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