Embroideries: meaning, definitions and examples
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embroideries
[ ษชmหbrษษชd(ษ)ri ]
art
Embroideries are decorative designs stitched onto fabric. They can be simple patterns or intricate designs, often used to embellish clothing, accessories, or home decor.
Synonyms
embellishment, needlework, stitching
Examples of usage
- Her wedding dress was embellished with beautiful embroidered flowers.
- The pillowcases were adorned with delicate embroideries in pastel colors.
literature
Embroideries can also refer to a literary work by Marjane Satrapi, where women in Iran share stories of their lives and experiences while engaging in the traditional art of embroidery.
Synonyms
book, literary work, narratives
Examples of usage
- She found solace in reading the poignant stories in Satrapi's Embroideries.
Translations
Translations of the word "embroideries" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bordados
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคขเคผเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Stickereien
๐ฎ๐ฉ sulam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธัะธะฒะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ hafty
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบ็น (ใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท broderies
๐ช๐ธ bordados
๐น๐ท nakฤฑลlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุทุฑูุฒุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝลกivky
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝลกivky
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ็ปฃ (cรฌxiรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ vezenine
๐ฎ๐ธ รบtsaumur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตััะตะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช ะฝแแฅแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ naxฤฑลlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ bordados
Etymology
The word 'embroideries' originated from the Middle English word 'embrouderye,' which came from the Old French word 'embrouder,' meaning to embellish with needlework. The art of embroidery has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations, where it was used to decorate clothing, tapestries, and other textiles.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,779, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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