embroidery
noun
em·broi·dery
im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)rē
plural embroideries
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
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“Embroidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidery. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.
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