1. plural of ocher; natural earthy pigments containing iron oxide, typically yellow or red in color

1. third person singular present of ocher; colors or marks with ocher

Examples

• The artist mixed various ochers to create warm earth tones.
• Red and yellow ochers were commonly used in ancient cave paintings.
• The pottery was decorated with natural ochers from the local clay deposits.
• She ochers the canvas with broad strokes of earthy pigment.
• The walls were painted with ochers that gave the room a rustic appearance.
• Archaeologists found evidence that early humans used ochers for body painting.
• The landscape painter preferred ochers over synthetic pigments for authenticity.