russet

/ˈrʌsɪt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.