russ

Meanings

• adjective

  A term of Russian origin meaning 'rough' or 'unrefined'.

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Variants

List of all variants of russ that leads to same result
Russ , Russes

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Etymology

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From the Russian word 'ruсый' (rusyj), meaning 'native' or 'belonging to the Rus' people. The meaning evolved to 'rough' or 'unrefined' in English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'russ' is also used in heraldry to describe a bear without a collar or chain.

2. In the context of wine, 'russ' refers to a wine with a rough, unrefined taste.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rus: An ancient Eastern Slavic state, the forebear of Russia, from the late 9th to the mid-13th century.

2. Russo-: A prefix indicating Russian origin or connection, as in 'Russo-Soviet' or 'Russo-Japanese War'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'russ' is used to describe characters or settings that are rough or unrefined, often with a sense of raw power or authenticity.

How to Memorize "russ"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rough, unpolished surface to remember the meaning of 'russ'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'russ' with raw, unrefined things, such as a rugged mountain landscape or a rustic cabin in the woods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rough and Unrefined Surface' (RUSS) to remember the meaning of the word.

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