ˈrusseted, ppl. a.
[f. russet v.]
Russet in colour; also spec. (of fruit and vegetables) rough-skinned; (of their skin) rough.
| 1885–94 R. Bridges Eros & Psyche Aug. viii, Entering 'neath the shade Of cedar old and russeted tall pine. 1917 [see russeting vbl. n.] 1930 Jrnl. Pomology & Hort. Sci. VIII. 299 Examination of the russeted fruit revealed the presence of the fungus already mentioned. 1950 Smock & Neubert Apples & Apple Products iii. 29 This periderm is a cork cambium and is capable of forming cork-like cells which result in the russetted appearance of some fruits. 1978 Sci. Amer. June 64/3 The ‘Idaho’ potato..is the most prized of the North American varieties because of its large size, pulpy interior,..and russeted (textured) skin. |