broderie anglaise

or broderie Anglaise

[ broh-duh-ree ahng-gleyz, -glez; French brawduh-ree ahn-glez ]

noun

1. fine white needlework done on fine cloth, typically on eyelet.

broderie anglaise

/ ˌbrəʊdəriː ɑːŋˈɡlɛz /

noun

1. open embroidery on white cotton, fine linen, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of broderie anglaise¹

1850–55; < French: literally, English embroidery

Word History and Origins

Origin of broderie anglaise¹

C19: French: English embroidery