rayon
(noun) a synthetic silklike fabric
Source: WordNet® 3.1
rayon (countable and uncountable, plural rayons)
A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber.
rayon (plural rayons)
Alternative spelling of raion
rayon (plural rayons)
(obsolete) A ray or beam.
Rayon (plural Rayons)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Rayon is the 25954th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 946 individuals. Rayon is most common among Hispanic/Latino (69.98%) and White (18.92%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Ray"on, n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: Ray; beam. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 May 2025
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
