purfle
/ˈpɜrfəl/
noun
- An ornamental border or inlay, especially on a musical instrument.
- The purfle helps protect the instrument's edge from damage.
- The purfle on the cello was made of ebony and maple.
- He admired the intricate purfle running along the edge of the lute.
verb
- To decorate the edge of something, especially a musical instrument, with an ornamental border or inlay.
- She learned to purfle the edges of the guitar using thin strips of wood.
- The luthier will purfle the violin with a delicate black-and-white pattern.
- The craftsman carefully purfles the soundboard to add both beauty and protection.
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