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purfling en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈpɝf(ə)lɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. Two or more very narrow strips of black wood enclosing a lighter-coloured strip of wood set close to the edge of the top and back of a string instrument such as a violin, cello or a guitar, following its outline, or this effect simulated with paint.
    • The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful.
  2. An ornament consisting of purfle.

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purfling en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈpɝf(ə)lɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of purfle
    form of purfle