Definition

A natural earth pigment that is usually yellow, brown, or red, made from iron oxide and used in art and decoration.

Example

The artist used ocher to create warm tones in the painting.

Conversation

Have you seen that painting with the ocher tones?

Yeah, I love how warm it looks!

It really makes the room feel cozy with that ocher color.

I agree! It adds such a nice touch to the decor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ocher originates from the Greek word 'ochros' (meaning pale or yellowish) and the Latin 'ochra' (meaning yellow earth). The word 'ocher' refers to a natural clay earth pigment that is yellow to red in color, derived from these historical roots describing its color and origin.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for pale or yellowish ('ochros') to remember that 'ocher' refers to a yellowish pigment.

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