orphrey

Noun

A decorative border or band, often made of richly embroidered fabric, used on ecclesiastical vestments or other ceremonial garments.

ریشه

From Middle English 'orfrois', from Old French 'orfrois', from Medieval Latin 'aurifrisium', from Latin 'aurum' (gold) + 'frīgere' (to curl).

مثال

• The priest's robe was adorned with an intricate orphrey.
• The orphrey on the bishop's cope was embroidered with gold thread.
• The orphreys on the altar cloth added a touch of elegance to the church.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Adorn with an orphrey Embroider an orphrey Intricate orphrey Gold thread orphrey Orphrey design Medieval tapestries