broderie anglaise

or broderie Anglaise

[ broh-duh-reeahng-gleyz, -glez; French brawduh-ree ahn-glez ]

noun
  1. fine white needlework done on fine cloth, typically on eyelet.

Origin of broderie anglaise

1
1850–55; <French: literally, English embroidery

Words Nearby broderie anglaise

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British Dictionary definitions for broderie anglaise

broderie anglaise

/ (ˌbrəʊdəriː ɑːŋˈɡlɛz) /


noun
  1. open embroidery on white cotton, fine linen, etc

Origin of broderie anglaise

1
C19: French: English embroidery

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