embroidery

Definition

The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.

Etymology

From Middle French embrouderie, from embrouder + -erie. By surface analysis, embroider + -y.

Example Sentences

• "‘No,’ said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough! […] What about the kid's clothes? I don't suppose they were anything to write home about, but didn't you keep anything? A bootee or a bit of embroidery or anything at all?’"