From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishrussetrus‧set /ˈrʌsɪt/ noun [uncountable] literaryCC a reddish brown colour —russet adjective
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russet• The browns this year come in all shades, from chocolate and cafe au lait to coppers and russets.• Substitute sweet potatoes for russets the next time you serve baked potatoes with pork or chicken.• She chooses nature's autumnal palette of russets and ochres rather than the brash brights of before.Origin russet (1200-1300) Old French rousset, from Latin russus “red” 