n.
Pronunciation: im- ' bro ̇ i-d( ə -)r ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -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 >