ochring
/ˈoʊkərɪŋ/
verb
- The act of coloring or marking with ochre.
- The artist is ochring the canvas with a rich, warm pigment.
- The ancient people were ochring their bodies for a ritual ceremony.
- He spent the afternoon ochring the clay pots to give them an antique look.
Synonyms
noun
- The process or result of applying ochre.
- The ochring of the fabric gave it a beautiful, natural dye.
- The ochring on the cave walls has lasted for thousands of years.
- She studied the ochring techniques used by prehistoric cultures.