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- [oh-ker]
- /ˈoʊ kər/
- /ˈəʊ.kər/
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- [oh-ker]
- /ˈoʊ kər/
Definitions of ocher word
- noun ocher any of a class of natural earths, mixtures of hydrated oxide of iron with various earthy materials, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange and red, and used as pigments. 1
- noun ocher the color of this, ranging from pale yellow to an orangish or reddish yellow. 1
- noun ocher Obsolete. money, especially gold coin. 1
- adjective ocher of the color of ocher. 1
- verb with object ocher to color or mark with ocher. 1
- noun ocher An earthy pigment containing ferric oxide, typically with clay, varying from light yellow to brown or red. 1
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Origin of ocher
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English oker < Old French ocre < Latin ōchrā < Greek ṓchrā yellow ocher
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Parts of speech for Ocher
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ocher popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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