schiffli

[ shif-lee ]
noun

  1. a large, loomlike machine for embroidering textiles and working patterns in lace.

  2. the delicate work produced by such a machine, used on clothing, as lingerie and millinery, on furniture coverings, etc.

Origin of schiffli

1
<Swiss German: literally, little ship

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