orphrey

/ˈɔrfri/
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Other forms: orphreys

Definitions of orphrey
  1. noun
    a richly embroidered edging on an ecclesiastical vestment
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    type of:
    edging
    border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
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