What is another word for Ocherous?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒʃəɹəs] (IPA)

Ocherous is an adjective that can refer to something that is yellowish-brown or yellow-orange in color, similar to the pigment ocher. Synonyms for ocherous include ochre, amber, tawny, russet, golden, saffron, and mustard. These words can be used to describe earthy tones or warm shades of yellow, orange, and brown. Ochre is a particularly close synonym, as it shares the same root word and refers specifically to the pigment. Amber and tawny evoke a sense of warmth and richness, while russet and mustard add a hint of spice. Saffron, while typically associated with a lighter yellow, can also be used to describe a warm orange hue.

What are the hypernyms for Ocherous?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Ocherous

Twice he speared them, saw Ocherous blood spill from their shiny integument.
"One Purple Hope!"
Henry Hasse
Weak pallid sunlight spilled over rocks tawny and Ocherous and rust-red, over the low dusty thorn-bushes and the gnarled little trees and the sand that blew faintly between them.
"Duel on Syrtis"
Poul William Anderson
He could see masses of vividly green forest; vast expanses of bare, cracked, Ocherous desert; wastes of smooth blue ocean.
"The Pygmy Planet"
John Stewart Williamson

Related words: orange

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