embroidery
[ em-broi-duh-ree, -dree ]
/ ɛmˈbrɔɪ də ri, -dri /
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noun, plural em·broi·der·ies.
the art of working raised and ornamental designs in threads of silk, cotton, gold, silver, or other material, upon any woven fabric, leather, paper, etc., with a needle.
embroidered work or ornamentation.
elaboration or embellishment, as in telling a story.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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embrocate, embrocation, embroglio, embroider, embroideress, embroidery, embroidery needle, embroil, embrown, embrue, embry-
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embroidery
/ (ɪmˈbrɔɪdərɪ) /
noun plural -deries
decorative needlework done usually on loosely woven cloth or canvas, often being a picture or pattern
elaboration or exaggeration, esp in writing or reporting; embellishment
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