ochring

/ˈoʊkərɪŋ/
verb
  1. 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.
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noun
  1. 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.