Definition of Embroidery in English :

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Embroidery meaning in English

Meaning of Embroidery in English

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Embroidery pronunciation in English

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Embroidery

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Noun

1. embellishment, embroidery

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

Example Sentences:
'the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings'

2. embroidery, fancywork

decorative needlework

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Embroidery

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noun plural -deries
1. 
decorative needlework done usually on loosely woven cloth or canvas, often being a picture or pattern
2. 
elaboration or exaggeration, esp in writing or reporting; embellishment

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Embroidery

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nounWord forms: plural emˈbroideries
1. 
the art or work of ornamenting fabric with needlework; embroidering
2. 
embroidered work or fabric; ornamental needlework
3. 
embellishment, as of an account
4. 
something superficial or unnecessary but attractive or desirable

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Embroidery

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n. pl. em·broi·der·ies
1. The act or art of embroidering.
2. Ornamentation of fabric with needlework: a pillow decorated with embroidery.
3. A piece of embroidered fabric.
4. Embellishment with fanciful details.

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