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purfling

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈpɝf(ə)lɪŋ/

1

noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, crafts, entertainment, hobbies, lifestyle, lutherie, music

Examples

  • The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An ornament consisting of purfle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of purfle

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Etymology

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