An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

An alternative name for Saturn’s C ring, which is a wide but faint ring located inside the B Ring. Discovered in 1850 by William and George Bond, it was termed “crepe” because it seemed to be composed of darker material than the brighter A and B Rings.

Etymology (EN): Crepe, from Fr. crêpe, from O.Fr. crespe, from L. crispa, fem. of crispus “curled;” → ring.

Etymology (PE): Halqé, → ring; parniyân “a kind of fine painted silk, a mantle of such silk.”