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sienna: see ocher ocher (ō`kər), mixture of varying proportions of iron oxide and clay, used as a pigment . ..... Click the link for more information. . sienna 1. a natural earth containing ferric oxide used as a yellowish-brown pigment when untreated (raw sienna) or a reddish-brown pigment when roasted (burnt sienna) 2. the colour of this pigment sienna [sī′en·ə] (materials) Any of various yellowish-brown earthy substances consisting of hydrated iron oxide occurring in limonite; becomes orange-brown when burnt and is generally darker and more transparent in oils than is ocher; used as pigment for oil paints and stains. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I was living with him in a country-house in Italy--up in the mountains, near Sienna. |
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