ochre
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One striking feature of the cave is the widespread use of mineral pigments, especially ochre.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
Sand and dust storms -- driven by severe drought, rising temperatures and deforestation -- have cloaked cities and villages in an endless ochre haze, grounded flights and filled hospitals with patients suffering from breathing difficulties.
From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025
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
“At the tip of Spain. And over there—” She pointed south, to a more distant stretch of red and ochre hills.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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