An embroidery stitch creating a repeated zigzag or interlocking pattern by counting threads, either horizontally or diagonally, in contrasting or shaded colours.
Origin
Late 19th century.
Definition of Florentine stitch in US English:
Florentine stitch
noun
An embroidery stitch creating a repeated zigzag or interlocking pattern by counting threads, either horizontally or diagonally, in contrasting or shaded colours.