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Meaning of ochre

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ochre

Pronunciation:/ˈəʊkə//ˈoʊkɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. An earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide

  2. A somewhat dark yellowish orange colour

  3. The stop codon sequence "UAA."

  4. Money, especially gold.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cover or tint with ochre.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a yellow-orange colour.

  2. Referring to cultures that covered their dead with ochre.