opus anglicanum

noun

opus an·​gli·​ca·​num

-ˌaŋgləˈkänəm,

-ka-,

-kā-

plural opera anglicana

-nə

: fine English medieval embroidery having pictorial designs following early paintings and being used especially for ecclesiastical vestments

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, literally, English work

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