embroidery Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
embellishment.
- the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings
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noun decorative needlework
fancywork.
WordNet
Em*broid"er*y noun
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Definitions
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Needlework used to enrich textile fabrics, leather, etc.; also, the art of embroidering. -
Diversified ornaments, especially by contrasted figures and colors; variegated decoration. Fields in spring's embroidery are dressed. Addison.
A mere rhetorical embroidery of phrases. J. A. Symonds.