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embroidery

/ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
  2. A piece of embroidered fabric.
  3. The elaboration of an account etc. with details, especially when fictitious.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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