An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

One of the successive dark and light bands produced by diffraction or interference of light.

Etymology (EN): From O.Fr. frange, from V.L. *frimbia alteration by metathesis of L. fimbria “fringe, edge of garment.”

Etymology (PE): Fariz, variants farviz, farâviz “fringe, edge of garment.”