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embroidery

nounmasculine/buɾˈðaðu/medium

bor·da·do

Definition

Ornamental needlework on fabric, forming decorative designs.
The tablecloth has a very beautiful traditional embroidery.
She learned to do embroidery from her grandmother.
Common collocations
hand embroiderytraditional embroideryfabric with embroidery
Idiomatic expressions
  • Fine as embroidery (very delicate or perfect).

Etymology

Do verbo 'bordar', do germânico 'bordōn' (orlar).

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