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em·broi·der·y
 embroidery
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| inflections: |
embroideries |
| definition 1: |
the art or product of ornamental needlework.
The ladies were expected to master embroidery and other arts.There is some delicate embroidery around the neck of the garment. |
| definition 2: |
the embellishment of a tale or report, esp. with fictitious details.
I suspect that much of his story was sheer embroidery. |
| related words: |
decoration |
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