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Synonyms for russets

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ruhs-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʌs ɪt

Top 10 synonyms for russets
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Définition of russets

Origin :
  • 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.
  • As in auburn : noun reddish-brown color
  • As in red : noun color of blood; shade resembling such a color
Example sentences :
  • There is the race or family of the russets and of the Fameuse.
  • Extract from : « The Apple-Tree » by L. H. Bailey
  • Browns, russets, and dark tans are shades of different hues.
  • Extract from : « Industrial Arts Design » by William H. Varnum
  • And then shall I run down the cellar and get some russets, Matthew?
  • Extract from : « Anne Of Green Gables » by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • Like other russets disposed to wilt if too much exposed to the air.
  • Extract from : « American Pomology » by J. A. Warder
  • I have discarded the Russets (the fruit is inferior), and Bellflower (the trees are not hardy).
  • Extract from : « The Apple » by Various
  • And this holds good equally for pippins, codlins, and russets.
  • Extract from : « Poor Relations » by Compton Mackenzie
  • They look good, too—tawny as russets but with a dusky red cheek.
  • Extract from : « Anne Of The Island » by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • See how the green is creeping, like an inundation through the russets of last year's grasses.
  • Extract from : « Romance of Roman Villas » by Elizabeth W. (Elizbeth Williams) Champney
  • Among the russets there has been much confusion, which it is very difficult to clear up.
  • Extract from : « American Pomology » by J. A. Warder
  • The colours used are drabs and greens, russets and blues, all art colours, and extraordinarily effective.
  • Extract from : « Normandy » by G. E. Mitton
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