Ochraceous

Pronunciation
/oh-krah-SEE-us/
Category
Color
Singular
Ochraceous
Plural
Ochraceous

Definition

A term used to describe a pale yellowish-brown color.

Etymology

From Latin 'ochraceus', meaning 'pale yellowish-brown'.

Example

The wings of the fungus gnat were ochraceous, giving them a pale yellowish-brown hue.

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