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orphrey

/ˈɔː.fri/

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noun

C2formalcommonart/ˈɔː.fri/

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

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее богато вышитую полосу или кайму, обычно встречающуюся на церковных облачениях, таких как риза или плащ.
  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.

    🇷🇺Вышитая кайма