orphrey

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

• 🇨🇳指一种华丽刺绣的饰带或镶边，通常出现在教堂法衣上，如祭披或斗篷。

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.

   🇨🇳刺绣饰边