"ochreous" meaning in English

See ochreous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more ochreous [comparative], most ochreous [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} ochreous (comparative more ochreous, superlative most ochreous)
  1. Alternative form of ochrous Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: ochrous
    Sense id: en-ochreous-en-adj--zEfhf-8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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