Difference between Ocher and Ochre

What is the difference between Ocher and Ochre?

Ocher as a noun is alternative spelling of ochre while Ochre as a noun is a somewhat yellowish orange colour

Ocher

Part of speech: noun

Definition: alternative spelling of ochre

Ochre

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A somewhat yellowish orange colourAn earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxideThe stop codon sequence "UAA."

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a yellow-orange colour.Referring to archaeological cultures that covered their dead with ochre.

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