ocher

Meanings

• noun

  A yellowish-brown pigment obtained from various clay-like earths.

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Variants

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ocher , ocherous , ochers , ochre , ochreous , ochres , red ocher , red ochers , yellow ocher , yellow ochers

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Etymology

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From Old French oche, okke, meaning 'earth' or 'mud'.

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Trivia

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1. Ocher was one of the first pigments used by humans, and it has been found in cave paintings dating back over 20,000 years.

2. Ocher is also known as 'sienna' when it contains iron oxide.

3. Ocher was commonly used in ancient Egypt for cosmetics and as a burial substance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Earth pigments: Ocher belongs to the category of earth pigments, which are naturally occurring pigments derived from clay, soil, or other natural sources.

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Culture

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Ocher has been used as a pigment since prehistoric times and has been found in various ancient civilizations, including Egypt and Greece. It was commonly used in cave paintings and was also used in ancient cosmetics.

How to Memorize "ocher"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a yellowish-brown color, like the color of some clay or earth. Visualize this color as a pigment used in art or as a natural substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ocher' with the color yellowish-brown and with the idea of natural earth or clay.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ochre is an earthy, yellowish-brown pigment' to remember the meaning of the word.

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