Associations to the word «Purfling»

Wiktionary

PURFLING, noun. (music) (chiefly lutherie) Two 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. Double, painted-on and decorative patterns of purfling are also found.
PURFLING, verb. Present participle of purfle

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