rayon

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Dutch word rayon comes from French rai (Ray, beam (of light etc.). Spoke (of wheel).), Proto-Germanic *hrētō (Honeycomb.), French -on

rai (French)

Ray, beam (of light etc.). Spoke (of wheel).

*hrētō (Proto-Germanic)

Honeycomb.

-on (French)

Forming diminutives of things, including some animals.. Indicating origin or occupation. (physics, and, biology) -on.

*hrāta (Frankish)

Honeycomb.

*hrata (Vulgar Latin)

ree (Old French)

rayon (Middle French)

Ray, beam (of light etc.). Spoke (of wheel).

rayon (French)

Comb (of honey). Department (of department store), section (of shop). Shelf (geometry) radius. Ray, beam (of light etc.). Spoke (of wheel).

rayon (Dutch)

Region, regional section or subdivision (e.g. of a city or local government, of the area of operation of a business).

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