Difference between Ochre and Ocher

What is the difference between Ochre and Ocher?

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

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A somewhat yellowish orange colour An earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide The stop codon sequence "UAA."

Part of speech: adjective

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

Part of speech: noun

Definition: alternative spelling of ochre

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