echelette

noun
eche·​lette | \ ¦eshə¦let, ¦āsh-\
plural -s

Definition of echelette

: a reflection grating made by ruling parallel V-shaped grooves in a polished metal plate so that light is reflected from the corresponding faces of successive grooves

History and Etymology for echelette

French échelette small rack, from Middle French eschelette small ladder, from eschele, eschiele ladder + -ette

Keep scrolling for more