Daybeam

/ˈdeɪˌbim/ noun

Definition

A ray or beam of sunlight, especially one that shines noticeably into a dark space during the daytime.

Etymology

Compound of 'day' and 'beam,' literally a beam of light associated with daylight. This poetic term appears in older English literature and nature writing.

Kelly Says

Medieval monks and architects actually designed abbey windows to create specific daybeams that would illuminate sacred spaces at particular times of day, turning sunlight into a kind of religious architecture.

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