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Meaning of purfling | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpɝf(ə)lɪŋ

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

purga purgament purgana purganna purgannah Purgation

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