| 单词 | russet |
| 释义 | russet (once / 3561 pages) nadj Use the word russet to describe things that are a reddish-brown color, like autumn leaves or your cousin's pretty auburn hair. The adjective russet is great for talking about a particular color — in fact, the most common kind of Idaho potato is the Russet Burbank potato, named for its russet-colored skin. In apples, the word russet doesn't apply to color, but instead to a roughness in the skin. Another meaning of russet is a cheap, rough blanket worn in the Middle Ages by poor people. The root is the Latin word for "red," russus. WORD FAMILYrusset: russetly, russets USAGE EXAMPLESThe new potato is called the Caribou Russet. Washington Times(Dec 24, 2016) Lanteri anchored it over a neutral-toned sisal that bridged the caramel, russet, orange and red of the rug and the pale maple wood floor. Washington Post(Dec 15, 2016) The Clearwater Russet also packs protein - at 33 percent higher than the Burbank. Washington Times(Nov 24, 2016) 1n a reddish brown homespun fabric Hyper homespun a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home 2adj of brown with a reddish tinge Syn chromatic being or having or characterized by hue |
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