ocherous

adjective

ocher·​ous ˈōk(ə)rəs 

variants or ochreous

" 

ˈōkrēəs

or less commonly ochrous

ˈōkrəs

1

: of or relating to ocher : containing or resembling ocher

2

: of the color ocher yellow

Word History

Etymology

ocher entry 1 + -ous or -eous

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