rayed

[ reyd ]

adjective

1. having or represented as having emanating rays; ray; radiate:

   The saint was painted with a rayed, beatific face.

2. having zoological or botanical rays ray (often used in combination):

   a five-rayed fin.

Other Words From

• un·rayed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rayed¹

First recorded in 1740–50; ray ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The initiative seeks to restore the rayed bean mussel, which has not been found in Kentucky waters in more than 40 years.

From Washington Times

On the under side of the inferior wings, near their base, is a paler band, rayed with the nerves, and in some lights shining with a pale silvery reflection.

From Project Gutenberg

For he the bright rayed fire, Mother of arts....

From Project Gutenberg

With their gleaming boughs rayed by bright blossoms and festooned with interlacing vines, these barriers are often marvels of beauty and strength.

From Project Gutenberg

The standing eagle of the 1807 mint design with Federal shield, the panoply of arms and colors, and the rayed background all suggest that this plate was made not later than the early 1820's.

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