anglicanum
|an-gli-ca-num|
/ˌæŋ.glɪˈkɑː.nəm/
English medieval embroidery
Etymology
'anglicanum' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the phrase 'opus anglicanum,' where 'anglicanum' meant 'English.'
'anglicanum' was used in the Latin phrase 'opus anglicanum' meaning 'English work,' referring to English embroidery, and this term was adopted into English to refer to the embroidery itself.
Initially, it meant 'English (work),' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'English medieval embroidery.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of English medieval embroidery, especially from the 13th to 15th centuries, known for its high quality and use in church vestments.
The museum has a rare example of anglicanum on display.
Synonyms
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