rayonnant
/ˌreɪjɒˈnɒ̃
/ /ʀɛjɔnɑ̃/adjective
Relating to or denoting a French style of Gothic architecture prevalent from circa 1230 to circa 1350, characterized by distinctive rose windows.The Sainte-Chapelle is a superb example of the Rayonnant style in Gothic architecture....
- Rayonnant Gothic is a type of Gothic that originated around the court of saint-Louis (Louis IX of France).
Origin
French, literally 'radiating', from the pattern of radiating lights in the windows.