noun
ochre
Ochre (noun) means an earthy clay pigment made up of silica, aluminium and ferric oxide.
noun
1
An earthy clay pigment made up of silica, aluminium and ferric oxide.
2
A dull, dark yellowish-orange colour.
3
(genetics) The genetic code UAA, which signals a cell to stop building a protein.
4
(informal) Money, especially in the form of gold.
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Etymology
Came into English from Old French ocre and, before that, its source Latin ōchra, from Ancient Greek ὤχρα (ṓkhra, “pale yellow”), from ὠχρός (ōkhrós, “pale, ocher”) (modern Greek ωχρός (ochrós)).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ochre?
"ochre" (noun) means an earthy clay pigment made up of silica, aluminium and ferric oxide.
What is another word for ochre?
Other words for "ochre" include ocher.
What are the different meanings of ochre?
"ochre" has 3 main meanings: 1. An earthy clay pigment made up of silica, aluminium and ferric oxide; 2. A dull, dark yellowish-orange colour; 3. (genetics) The genetic code UAA, which signals a cell to stop building a protein.
