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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kin shishū
"神父は金刺繍の施された法衣を着ていた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An ornamental band or border, especially one made of gold or silver thread, used in ecclesiastical vestments.
"The priest wore a beautifully embroidered chasuble adorned with an intricate orphrey." - 2
A decorative element in religious garments, often featuring elaborate designs.
"The orphrey on the altar cloth was a stunning display of craftsmanship and artistry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'orphrey' originates from the Old French 'orfreis', which itself is derived from the Latin 'aurifrigium', meaning 'golden embroidery'. It has been used since the Middle Ages to refer to ornamental bands of embroidery on ecclesiastical vestments, reflecting the historical significance of religious attire in medieval culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Orphrey" is said worldwide
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Orfreis
Transliteration: or-frey
"L'orfèvre a créé un orfreis magnifique pour la chasuble."
Orphrey
Transliteration: or-frei
"Das Orphrey auf dem Gewand war kunstvoll gestickt."
Orfreo
Transliteration: or-fre-o
"L'orfreo sulla veste era un capolavoro di ricamo."
Orfreo
Transliteration: or-fre-o
"El orfreo en la vestimenta era impresionante."
Orfreio
Transliteration: or-frey-o
"O orfreio na vestimenta religiosa era de uma beleza extraordinária."
सोने की कढ़ाई
Transliteration: sone ki kadhaai
"पादरी ने सोने की कढ़ाई से सजी चासेबल पहनी।"
金边刺绣
Transliteration: jīn biān cìxiù
"祭司穿着装饰有金边刺绣的法衣。"
금실 자수
Transliteration: geum-sil ja-su
"사제는 금실 자수로 장식된 제의를 입었다."
金刺繍
Transliteration: kin shishū
"神父は金刺繍の施された法衣を着ていた。"
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