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Garfunkel (name) means a Jewish surname, notably borne by musician Art Garfunkel of the duo Simon and Garfunkel. Example: “Garfunkel sang alongside Paul Simon for many years.”

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A Jewish surname, notably borne by musician Art Garfunkel of the duo Simon and Garfunkel.
"Garfunkel sang alongside Paul Simon for many years."
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Garfunkels
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Etymology

Comes from Yiddish גאָרפֿינקל (gorfinkl, “carbuncle”).

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What does “Garfunkel” mean?
The word “Garfunkel” means a Jewish surname, notably borne by musician Art Garfunkel of the duo Simon and Garfunkel.
How do you use “Garfunkel” in a sentence?
Here is “Garfunkel” used in a sentence: “Garfunkel sang alongside Paul Simon for many years.”
What part of speech is “Garfunkel”?
“Garfunkel” is a name.
What is the meaning of Garfunkel?
"Garfunkel" (name) means a Jewish surname, notably borne by musician Art Garfunkel of the duo Simon and Garfunkel.