What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ochraceous
Example
The bird had an ochraceous plumage. [ochraceous: adjective]
Example
The painting featured an ochraceous background. [ochraceous: adjective]
ochroid
Example
The artist used an ochroid tint for the sky. [ochroid: adjective]
Example
The soil was an ochroid color due to the presence of iron oxide. [ochroid: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ochraceous is slightly more common than ochroid in everyday language, but both words are relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to many English speakers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ochraceous and ochroid?
Both ochraceous and ochroid are formal words that are more likely to be used in specialized or technical contexts rather than in casual conversation.
