russet
/ˈrʌsɪt/
noun
- A reddish-brown color.
- The dog's coat was a beautiful russet with lighter patches on its belly.
- The painter mixed red and brown to create a deep russet for the landscape.
- In autumn, the forest turns to shades of russet and gold.
- A type of apple with a rough, brownish skin and firm, sweet flesh.
- I prefer the crisp taste of a russet over a sweeter apple.
- The farmer sold russets at the market because they keep well through winter.
- She picked a basket of russets from the orchard for baking pies.
- A type of potato with reddish-brown skin and white flesh, often used for baking or mashing.
- He baked a russet and topped it with cheese and chives.
- Russets are the best potatoes for making fluffy mashed potatoes.
- The grocery store had a sale on russets, so I bought a bag for soup.
adjective
- Having a reddish-brown color, like the skin of a russet potato or autumn leaves.
- She wore a warm russet scarf that matched the autumn scenery.
- The hills were covered in russet leaves during the fall.
- The old barn had a beautiful russet roof that faded in the sun.
- Rough or rustic in texture or appearance; simple and country-like.
- His russet hands showed years of working on the farm.
- The cabin had a russet charm with its wooden beams and stone fireplace.
- The artist preferred a russet style, using coarse canvas and earthy tones.
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