About The Word Filigree

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Filigree

Filigree Meaning & Definition
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"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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