Definition of EMBROIDERY

embroidery

Meanings

Plural: embroideries

Noun

  • elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
  • decorative needlework
  • The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
  • A piece of embroidered fabric.
  • The elaboration of an account, etc. with details, especially when fictitious.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French embrouderie, from embrouder + -erie.

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 19

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