Dutch word rayon comes from French rai (Ray, beam (of light etc.). Spoke (of wheel).), Proto-Germanic *hrētō (Honeycomb.), French -on
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| rai | French (fr) | Ray, beam (of light etc.). Spoke (of wheel). |
| *hrētō | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Honeycomb. |
| -on | French (fr) | Forming diminutives of things, including some animals.. Indicating origin or occupation. (physics, and, biology) -on. |
| *hrāta | Frankish (frk) | Honeycomb. |
| *hrata | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| ree | Old French (fro) | |
| rayon | Middle French (frm) | Ray, beam (of light etc.). Spoke (of wheel). |
| rayon | French (fr) | Comb (of honey). Department (of department store), section (of shop). Shelf (geometry) radius. Ray, beam (of light etc.). Spoke (of wheel). |
| rayon | Dutch (nl) | Region, regional section or subdivision (e.g. of a city or local government, of the area of operation of a business). |