fiddleback

[fid-l-bak]

noun

something shaped like a fiddle.

adjective

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

Origin of fiddleback

First recorded in 1885–90; fiddle + back¹

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Historical Examples of fiddleback

Healy accepted Purdy's invitation, and dismounted with him at the Fiddleback.
Mavericks
William MacLeod Raine
“Came down to see about getting some cows for the old man from the Fiddleback outfit,” Davis explained.
Crooked Trails and Straight
William MacLeod Raine
In a dozen jerky sentences the owner of the Fiddleback told Flandrau of the suspicions of the sheriff.
Crooked Trails and Straight
William MacLeod Raine
Billie Mackenzie, owner of the Fiddleback ranch, laughed even while he disapproved.
Crooked Trails and Straight
William MacLeod Raine