broderie anglaise
or broderie Anglaise
[ broh-duh-reeahng-gleyz, -glez; French brawduh-ree ahn-glez ]
noun
fine white needlework done on fine cloth, typically on eyelet.
Origin of broderie anglaise
11850–55; <French: literally, English embroidery
- Also called Madeira embroidery.
Words Nearby broderie anglaise
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British Dictionary definitions for broderie anglaise
broderie anglaise
/ (ˌbrəʊdəriː ɑːŋˈɡlɛz) /
noun
open embroidery on white cotton, fine linen, etc
Origin of broderie anglaise
1C19: French: English embroidery
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