fiddleback

[ fid-l-bak ]

noun

1. something shaped like a fiddle.

adjective

1. resembling the back or outline of a violin.
2. (of a veneer figure) having close, fine, dark stripes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fiddleback¹

First recorded in 1885–90; fiddle + back ¹

Example Sentences

Gaithersburg-based Woods and Style designed the fiddleback maple cabinetry, which allows for small appliances to be close at hand but also tucked out of sight.

From Washington Post

One critic, poking fun at its fiddleback eucalyptus trim, tweeted, "When did Ford become Bentley? Next we'll have satin roof interiors. #ILikeDirt"

From Washington Post

Its new Limited model, Ford's most "luxurious truck ever," comes with "genuine fiddleback eucalyptus" trim, heated-and-cooled massaging Mojave leather seats and "unique scuff plates with ice blue backlighting."

From Washington Post

The fancy new Ford pickup will have “fiddleback eucalyptus” wood trim and massaging seats, among other features.

From Time

With features including “fiddleback eucalyptus” wood trim, massaging seats and panoramic roofs, the Dearborn, Mich., auto maker’s coming F-150 Limited model will start about $60,000, a larger starting price than a Porsche Cayenne sport-utility vehicle.

From Wall Street Journal