/em broy"deuh ree, -dree/ , n. , pl. embroideries .
1. the art of working raised and ornamental designs in threads of silk, cotton, gold, silver, or other material, upon any woven fabric, leather, paper, etc., with a needle.
2. embroidered work or ornamentation.
3. elaboration or embellishment, as in telling a story.
[ 1350-1400; ME embrouderie needlework on cloth embroud ( er ) + ME -erie -ERY; oi from EMBROIDER ]