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Filigree

Filigree Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Filigree? [n] delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire) Synonyms \| Synonyms for Filigree: filagree \| fillagree Related Terms \| Find terms related to Filigree: arabesque \| basketry \| basketwork \| bead \| bejewel \| beribbon \| bespangle \| bonus \| cancellation \| cross-hatching \| crossing-out \| decoration \| diamond \| engrave \| extra \| extra added attraction \| extra dash \| feather \| figure \| filling \| fillip \| flag \| flounce \| flourish \| flower \| fret \| fretwork \| frill \| garland \| gem \| grate \| grating \| grid \| gridiron \| grille \| grillwork \| hachure \| hatching \| illuminate \| interlacement \| intertexture \| intertwinement \| jewel \| lace \| lacery \| lacework \| lacing \| lagniappe \| lattice \| latticework \| mesh \| meshes \| meshwork \| net \| netting \| network \| ornament \| padding \| paint \| plexure \| plexus \| plume \| premium \| raddle \| reticle \| reticulation \| reticule \| reticulum \| ribbon \| riddle \| screen \| screening \| sieve \| something extra \| spangle \| stuffing \| superaddition \| texture \| tinsel \| tissue \| tracery \| trellis \| trelliswork \| trimming \| twist \| wattle \| weave \| weaving \| web \| webbing \| webwork \| weft \| wicker \| wickerwork \| wreathe \| wrinkle See Also \| embellishment Filigree In Webster's Dictionary \Fil"igree\, n. [Corrupted fr. filigrane.] Ornamental work, formerly with grains or breads, but now composed of fine wire and used chiefly in decorating gold and silver to which the wire is soldered, being arranged in designs frequently of a delicate and intricate arabesque pattern. \Fil"igree\, a. Relating to, composed of, or resembling, work in filigree; as, a filigree basket. Hence: Fanciful; unsubstantial; merely decorative. You ask for reality, not fiction and filigree work. --J. C. Shairp.

Filigree Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Filigree?

[n] delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Filigree: filagree | fillagree

See Also | embellishment

Filigree In Webster's Dictionary

\Fil"i*gree\, n. [Corrupted fr. filigrane.]
Ornamental work, formerly with grains or breads, but now
composed of fine wire and used chiefly in decorating gold and
silver to which the wire is soldered, being arranged in
designs frequently of a delicate and intricate arabesque
pattern.


\Fil"i*gree\, a.
Relating to, composed of, or resembling, work in filigree;
as, a filigree basket. Hence: Fanciful; unsubstantial; merely
decorative.

      You ask for reality, not fiction and filigree work.
                                               --J. C.
                                               Shairp.

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