ray·less

[rey-lis]
adjective
1.
lacking rays or raylike parts.
2.
unlit, dark, or gloomy: a rayless cave.

Origin:
1735–45; ray1 + -less

ray·less·ness, noun
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rayless (ˈreɪlɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  dark; gloomy
2.  lacking rays: a rayless flower
 
'raylessly
 
adv
 
'raylessness
 
n

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Closeup of rayless goldenrod showing the leaves and flowers.
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