\im-¦brói-d(ə)rē\ (14c) n. Ornamental designs worked on a fabric with threads. Embroidery may be done either by hand or by machine.
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(2007). Embroidery. In: Gooch, J.W. (eds) Encyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-30160-0_4304
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