orphrey

A noun referring to a richly embroidered band or edging, typically found on ecclesiastical vestments such as a chasuble or cope.

• 🇩🇪Ein reich bestickter Streifen oder Besatz, wie er häufig auf kirchlichen Gewändern wie Kasel oder Pluviale vorkommt.

1. Embroidered vestment border C2 formal british

   An ornamental, richly embroidered band or border, typically found on ecclesiastical garments like a chasuble or cope.

   • The priest's chasuble was adorned with a gold orphrey.
   • The orphrey on the cope depicted scenes from the Bible.
   • Medieval orphreys were often made with silk and precious metal threads.

   🇩🇪Bestickte Borte