em|broi|der|y

em|broi|der|y
em|broi|der|y «ehm BROY duhr ee, -ree», noun, plural -der|ies.
1. the act or art of embroidering.
2. ornamental designs sewn in cloth or leather with a needle; embroidered work or material.
3. Figurative. imaginary details; exaggeration: »

an embroidery of wishful thinking.


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