Ochre
/ˈoʊkər/
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Definition
(noun) A clay earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide.
Sentence Examples
"What's your favourite colour? Do you have a favourite colour?" "My favourite colour is ochre."
The cliffs glowed a deep ochre in the evening sunlight.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient cave paintings were made using ____ pigment mixed with animal fat.