Russet (noun)

1. A type of apple with a dull reddish-brown skin and sweet, firm flesh.
2. A type of potato with a rough, brown skin and white or yellow flesh.

Origin:

From old french rousset, from latin russus.

Examples:

1. The farmer grew a variety of apples, including russet.
2. She made a pie with russet apples and cinnamon.
3. The russet potatoes are perfect for baking.
4. He prefers to use russet potatoes for his mashed potatoes recipe.
5. The roasted russet potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.