Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ochre
noun
/ˈoʊ.kər/
Definition
Ochre is a natural clay earth pigment that contains iron oxide, which gives it its characteristic yellow to red color.
Examples
- The artist preferred ochre for the warm tones in his landscape painting.
- Archaeologists discovered ochre used in ancient burial rituals.
- She applied ochre to the pottery to give it a rustic finish.
Meaning
Ochre is used for coloring materials and in art. It can refer to a range of hues from yellowish to reddish.
Synonyms
- Earth color
- Yellow ochre
- Red ochre
