Main Entry: em·broi·dery

Pronunciation: \im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)rē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural em·broi·der·ies

Date: 14th century

1 a : the art or process of forming decorative designs with hand or machine needlework b : a design or decoration formed by or as if by embroidery c : an object decorated with embroidery
2 : elaboration by use of decorative and often fictitious detail
3 : something pleasing or desirable but unimportant <considered the humanities mere educational embroidery>