embroidery

One entry found for embroidery.

Main Entry: em·broi·dery
Pronunciation: im-'broi-d(&-)rE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -der·ies
1 a : the art or process of forming decorative designs with hand or machine needlework b : a design or decoration formed by or as if by embroidery c : an object decorated with embroidery
2 : elaboration by use of decorative and often fictitious detail
3 : something pleasing or desirable but unimportant <considered the humanities mere educational embroidery>