ochre

Meanings

• noun

  A type of pigment made from clay, often of a yellow or brown hue.

  - "Artists often use ochre to create earthy tones in their paintings."
  - "The walls of the ancient cave were covered in layers of ochre."

• noun

  A subgenre of electronic music characterized by its use of raw, unprocessed sounds.

  - "Many techno DJs incorporate elements of ochre music in their sets."
  - "The ochre festival in Berlin is known for showcasing the latest developments in this genre."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈoʊkɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ladies' fingers , bhindi , gumbo , ladyfinger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ochre
mocha , hoca , loca

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Variants

List of all variants of ochre that leads to same result
ocher , ocherous , ochers , ochre , ochreous , ochres

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French ocres, meaning 'earths' or 'ochres'.

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Trivia

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1. Ochre was one of the first pigments used by humans.

2. The oldest known use of ochre as a pigment dates back to around 300,000 years ago.

3. Some forms of ochre can be used as a sunscreen or insect repellent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Earth pigments: Ochre is a type of earth pigment, which also includes pigments made from other types of clay and minerals.

2. Natural pigments: Ochre is a natural pigment, which means it is derived from natural sources and is not synthetically produced.

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Culture

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Ochre has been used as a pigment since prehistoric times and has cultural significance in various societies around the world. In Australia, ochre has been used for body painting and rock art for thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, ochre was used to create cosmetics and as a burial substance.

How to Memorize "ochre"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pile of earthy, yellow or brown pigment to remember what ochre is.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ochre' with the earthy colors it produces to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ochre is an Earthy Color Heavily Used' to remember the definition of ochre.

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