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Embroidery

/ɛˈmbrɔɪdəri/
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(noun) The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.

Take a look at this beautiful embroidery made with great effort.
This is an authentic Suzhou embroidery.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The artisan decorated the royal robe with intricate gold ____ and pearls.

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