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embroidery
embroidery
/ɛmˈbrɔɪdɝi/
noun
Decorative needlework
(
embroidery
,
fancywork
)
decorative needlework
Elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
(
embellishment
,
embroidery
)
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
The mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings
the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings
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