russetting

/ˈrʌsətɪŋ/
noun
  1. A type of apple with a rough, brownish skin.
    • This variety of russetting is known for keeping well through the winter.
    • I picked a basket of russettings from the old tree in the backyard.
    • The russetting apple has a sweet, nutty flavor that many people enjoy.
  2. A brownish or reddish-brown color, like the skin of a russet apple.
    • Her coat was a warm russetting that matched the fall landscape.
    • The leaves turned a beautiful russetting in the autumn sun.
    • The painter mixed red and brown to create a perfect russetting for the portrait.
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