ochre
Example Sentences
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Objects placed alongside the dead, including stone tools, animal bones, and pieces of ochre, may also hint at early beliefs about an afterlife.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
The crash happened within 3km of the end of the stage which meant Vine did not lose any time and kept his leader's ochre jersey .
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
Throughout his career, Lowry favored mostly five colors: ochre, blue, black, white and red.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Prof Herrero also said it is the first time scientists have discovered a stone in an archaeological context with a red ochre dot, meaning Neanderthals brought it to the shelter.
From BBC • May 27, 2025
He tipped some red ochre onto his palm, and spat on it.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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