orphrey

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Noun orphrey has 1 sense

orphrey - a richly embroidered edging on an ecclesiastical vestment
--₁ is a kind of edging
--₁ is a part of vestment

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Orphrey

Noun:

1. A decorative band or strip of contrasting fabric, typically adorned with intricate embroidery or other ornamental designs, used to embellish the edges or around the neck of liturgical vestments like chasubles and copes.

Sample sentence: The golden orphreys on the priest's chasuble glinted in the sunlight, adding a touch of elegance to the religious ceremony.

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