Meaning
A manufactured regenerated cellulosic fiber.
Etymology
Origin: French
Name chosen by the National Retail Dry Goods Association of America, probably from French rayon (“a beam of light, ray”) and so called because it is shiny; however, the Oxford English Dictionary states that it is apparently a blend of ray + cotton.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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