bargello
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oʊ noun
1.
a straight stitch worked in a high and low relief pattern to form a variety of zigzag or oblique designs.
2.
needlepoint work or a design done in such stitches, especially the traditional needlepoint created by a classic stitch (Florentine stitch) done in diagonal lines.
Origin:
1920–25; allegedly after a set of chairs embroidered with such a stitch in the Bargello, a museum in Florence
1920–25; allegedly after a set of chairs embroidered with such a stitch in the Bargello, a museum in Florence
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| bargello | |
noun | |
| needlepoint embroidery stitch that produces zigzag lines |
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Bargello
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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The name bargello was extended to the building which was the office of the captain.
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