English Explanatory Dictionary

purfling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
  2. An ornament consisting of purfle.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of purfle

Pronunciation

/ˈpɝf(ə)lɪŋ/

Word forms

purfling purflings
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