Word of the Day: Ocher

Can you pronounce ocher?

Monday, March 25, 2024

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. An earthy pigment containing ferric oxide, typically with clay, varying from light yellow to brown or red. 2. A pale brownish yellow color. "This artist's work is characterized by her extensive use of yellow ocher." "All of Mary's enamel pots are a beautiful ocher to match her kitchen walls." "The rippling fields of wheat are an ocher hue that contrasts sharply with the blue sky." Today's Word Brought to You By Get 24/7 Access to Professional Legal Help for Less Than You Think Face life's legal challenges with confidence. LegalShield offers affordable access to a network of experienced lawyers who provide unlimited consultations on everyday issues. Whether you're dealing with a will, traffic tickets, debt collection, or real estate disputes, you'll have expert guidance. Don't navigate legal matters alone — do it with a legal team. Secure your future and save $60 on your annual LegalShield Personal Plan today. Be Legal Ready Latin, mid-14th century Ocher is a naturally occurring pigment found in minerals and earth. Many characteristic yellow, red, and orange cave paintings and Paleolithic artworks — some of which remain remarkably well preserved — were done using ocher pigments. "Ocher" came into English via the Old French word "ocre"; however, it developed in Latin by way of the Greek word "ōkhra" ("yellow ocher"). ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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