Rays
/reɪz/noun
Plural form of ray, referring to lines or beams of light.
Did you know?The word 'ray' is linked to the Latin 'radius', meaning 'spoke of a wheel', which ties light to the concept of movement and energy in ancient thought.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*raḱ-
“to shine, to beam.”
Latin
Latin
radius
“a ray, a spoke of a wheel or staff.”
Old French
Old French
rai
“ray of light.”
Middle English
Middle English
rai
“beam of light.”
Modern English
English
rays
“plural form referring to beams of light.”