·noun ·see Ocher.
II. Ochre ·noun A metallic oxide occurring in earthy form; as, tungstic ocher or tungstite.
III. Ochre ·noun A impure earthy ore of iron or a ferruginous clay, usually red (hematite) or yellow (limonite), — used as a pigment in making paints, ·etc. The name is also applied to clays of other colors.