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russety Definition


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russet
noun
    1. A reddish-brown colour.
    2. A variety of apple with a reddish-brown skin.
    3. archaic
      A coarse homespun cloth, formerly used for clothing.
adj
    1. Reddish-brown in colour.
    2. archaic
      Made of russet.
Derivative: russety
adj
    Etymology: 13c: from French rousset, from Latin russus red.



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