russet
/'rʌsit/
Definition
Adjective:
- Of a reddish-brown color: Describes a color that is a mixture of brown with a distinct reddish or coppery tinge.
- (Archaic) Rustic, simple, or homely: Used in older texts to describe something coarse, plain, or rural in appearance or character.
Noun:
- A reddish-brown color: The color itself.
- A coarse, reddish-brown homespun fabric: A type of sturdy cloth, traditionally made from wool and left undyed, resulting in its characteristic color.
- A type of apple: A variety of winter apple with a rough, reddish-brown skin.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The leaves turned a beautiful russet hue in the autumn.
- (Archaic) He wore a russet mantle of the coarsest weave.
Noun (Color):
- She painted the door a warm russet.
Noun (Fabric):
- In medieval times, peasants often wore garments made of russet.
Noun (Apple):
- We picked russets from the old orchard for baking.
Advanced Usage
- "In russet": Dressed in simple, coarse clothing.
- The pilgrims were clad in russet and homespun.
Variants and Related Words
- Russeting (n): A brownish, roughened area on the skin of a fruit, especially apples.
- Russety (adj): Having a russet color or quality.
Synonyms
- Adjective (Color): Auburn, coppery, reddish-brown, rust-colored, terra-cotta.
- Adjective (Archaic): Homely, rustic, coarse, plain.
- Noun (Fabric): Homespun, frieze (a coarse woolen cloth).
Related Phrases
- Russet potato: A variety of potato with a netted brown skin and white flesh, commonly used for baking.
- Winter russet: Refers to apples of the russet variety, which store well through winter.
Adjective
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of brown with a reddish tinge
Noun
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a reddish brown homespun fabric
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