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russet
[ ruhs-it ]
noun
- yellowish brown, light brown, or reddish brown.
- a coarse reddish-brown or brownish homespun cloth formerly used for clothing.
- any of various apples that have a rough brownish skin and ripen in the autumn.
- a brownish, roughened area on fruit, resulting from diseases, insects, or spraying.
- finished leather that is not yet polished or colored.
adjective
- yellowish-brown, light-brown, or reddish-brown.
- made of russet.
russet
/ ˈrʌsɪt /
noun
- brown with a yellowish or reddish tinge
- a rough homespun fabric, reddish-brown in colour, formerly in use for clothing
- ( as modifier )
a russet coat
- any of various apples with rough brownish-red skins
- abnormal roughness on fruit, caused by parasites, pesticides, or frost
adjective
- (of tanned hide leather) dressed ready for staining
- archaic.simple; homely; rustic
a russet life
- of the colour russet
russet hair
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Derived Forms
- ˈrussety, adjective
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Other Words From
- russet·ish russet·y adjective
- russet·like adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of russet1
C13: from Anglo-Norman, from Old French rosset , from rous , from Latin russus ; related to Latin ruber red
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Example Sentences
A maple spread friendly arms at one corner, a lordly tree that would blaze crimson and russet-brown when October came again.
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The St. Bernard laid his silver and russet head on her skirt.
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Tertiary Colours are three only, citrine, russet, and olive.
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Inside was an elderly lady, and in her arms was a russet Pekingese.
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The third circle shows how slate, citrine and russet are made.
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