ray
|ray|
B1
/reɪ/
beam of light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ray' originates from Old French 'rai', which came from Latin 'radius', meaning 'spoke of a wheel, beam of light'.
Historical Evolution
'rai' transformed into the Middle English word 'ray', and eventually became the modern English word 'ray'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'spoke of a wheel', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'beam of light'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 2
a line or stream of something that radiates from a central point.
The rays of the sun spread warmth across the land.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40