purfling

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/ˈpɝf(ə)lɪŋ/

noun

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.”

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Meanings

nounpurfling (plural purflings)

plural purflings

  1. artsTwo 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. governmentAn ornament consisting of purfle.
verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of purfle
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APA

purfling. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/purfling

MLA

“purfling.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/purfling. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “purfling,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/purfling.

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