Meaning of purfling | Babel Free

Definitions

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.

Examples

“The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful.”

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