noun
- decorative needlework in which thread or yarn is sewn onto fabric to create a design or pattern
Usage: archaic or poetic spelling of 'embroidery'; chiefly historical or literary
Examples
- The queen's gown was adorned with fine broidery in gold and silver thread.
- Medieval manuscripts often featured elaborate broidery on the margins.
- She spent hours perfecting the broidery on her sampler.
- The tapestry displayed intricate broidery depicting scenes from legend.