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Purfling

//ˈpɝf(ə)lɪŋ// noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    An ornament consisting of purfle.
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of purfle form-of, gerund, participle, present

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