n. | 1. | Needlework used to enrich textile fabrics, leather, etc.; also, the art of embroidering. |
2. | Diversified ornaments, especially by contrasted figures and colors; variegated decoration. |
Noun | 1. | embroidery - elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings" Synonyms: embellishment |
2. | embroidery - decorative needlework Synonyms: fancywork |