ocher

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o·cher / ˈōkər/ (chiefly Brit. also o·chre) • n. an earthy pigment containing ferric oxide, typically with clay, varying from light yellow to brown or red. ∎  a pale brownish yellow color.DERIVATIVES: o·cher·ish / ˈōk(ə)rish/ adj.o·cher·oid / ˈōk(ə)roid/ adj.o·cher·ous / ˈōk(ə)rəs/ adj.o·cher·y adj.