Added 10 October 2026
purfling
/ˈpɝf(ə)lɪŋ/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about purfling at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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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.
- An ornament consisting of purfle.
verb
- present participle and gerund of purfle