needlework

Questions

How do you pronounce needlework?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈniː.dəl.wɚk/.

What does needlework mean?

The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.

Where does needlework come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Indo-European *-tlom Proto-Indo-European *(s)néh₁tlom Proto-Germanic *nēþlą Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Germanic *-ō Proto-Germanic *nēþlō Proto-West Germanic *nāþlu Old English nǣdl Middle English nedle English needle English -work English needlework From needle + -work.

How to pronounce needlework

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