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OCHRE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Ochre.

How to pronounce ochre:

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Ochre - as a noun

Any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ocher
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
earth color
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A moderate yellow-orange to orange color

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ocher

Ochre - as an adjective satellite

Of a moderate orange-yellow color

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ocher

Ochre - as a verb

To cover or tint with ochre.

Ochre - as an adjective

Having a yellow-orange colour.

Referring to cultures that covered their dead with ochre.

Example Sentences

"She painted the walls in a warm ochre color."
"The artist mixed yellow and red to create a rich ochre shade."
"The caves were adorned with ancient ochre paintings."
"The ochre pigment was extracted from natural minerals."
"The landscape was covered in a layer of ochre dust."
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Word Game Points

Is OCHRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ochre is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OCHRE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is OCHRE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ochre is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OCHRE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is OCHRE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ochre is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OCHRE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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