ochre.

1. A naturally occurring earth pigment colored by iron compounds, commonly in yellow, red, or brown varieties.

2. A yellow-brown or earthy hue associated with ochre pigments.

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Words that belong together

• yellow ochre pigment
• red ochre
• an ochre deposit

On the page

Red ochre marked the stone beneath the newer inscription.

The painter mixed yellow ochre pigment with a small amount of white.

Usage notes

Primary category: sensory / description. Forms: Usually uncountable as a pigment or color; plural ochres for distinct shades or preparations. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.