[em-broi-duh-ree, -dree] 
| 1. | the art of working raised and ornamental designs in threads of silk, cotton, gold, silver, or other material, upon any woven fabric, leather, paper, etc., with a needle. |
| 2. | embroidered work or ornamentation. |
| 3. | elaboration or embellishment, as in telling a story. |
| em·broi·der·y (ěm-broi'də-rē) n. pl. em·broi·der·ies
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