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Record 1 2000-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
DEF

Figure produced by a type of fine wavy grain found in e.g. species of Acer, such wood being traditionally used for the back of violins, i.e. fiddles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
DEF

Sur une pièce de bois, fil finement et régulièrement ondé que l'on peut voir notamment dans la figure du dos de certains violons.

Spanish

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