opus anglicanum
/ˌəʊpəs aŋɡlɪˈkeɪnəm/historical
noun
The fine pictorial embroidery produced in England in the Middle Ages, especially between 1100 and 1350, and used particularly for ecclesiastical vestments.
- It was characterized by the depiction of lively human and animal figures, and the use of gold cloth..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles H. Hartshorne (1802–1865), antiquary. From post-classical Latin opus anglicanum, lit. ‘English work’ from classical Latin opus work + post-classical Latin anglicanum, neuter of anglicanus.