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Synonyms for russet

adj coppery-brown color

More words related to russet

red

noun. color of blood; shade resembling such a color

redder

noun. color of blood; shade resembling such a color

Word Origin & History

mid-13c., "cloth of reddish-brown color," also (early 15c.) the color of this, from Old French rousset, from rosset (adj.) "reddish," diminutive of ros, rous "red," from Latin russus, which is related to ruber "red," from PIE *reudh- "red" (see red (adj.1)). As an adjective from late 14c. The word was applied to a type of apples first in 1620s, to a type of pears 1725.

Example Sentences for russet

The russet of oranges is caused by the bite of an insect on the skin.

Thou whom chance may hither lead, Be thou clad in russet weed, etc.

Down an aisle of the woods, deep in russet leaves, appeared a grey figure.

The St. Bernard laid his silver and russet head on her skirt.

Tertiary Colours are three only, citrine, russet, and olive.

Inside was an elderly lady, and in her arms was a russet Pekingese.

They look smart in their brand-new uniforms and russet boots.

The russet was intended for their best dresses; the serge for common.

The fields were all russet and amber with an abundance of corn.

And the corn has turned a russet yellow and looks like the tents of an army.

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bronze

brown

red

redder

Synonyms for russet

auburn