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.

embroidered work or ornamentation.

elaboration or embellishment, as in telling a story.

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adornment , appliqu , arabesque , bargello , brocade , crewel , crochet , cross-stitch , decoration , lace , lacery , needlepoint , needlework , quilting , sampler , tapestry , tatting , tracery , couching , orphrey , purl , smocking , tambour