Definition of Filigree

1. Noun. Delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire).

Exact synonyms: Filagree, Fillagree
Generic synonyms: Embellishment

2. Verb. Make filigree, as with a precious metal.
Generic synonyms: Craft

Definition of Filigree

1. n. 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.

2. a. Relating to, composed of, or resembling, work in filigree; as, a filigree basket. Hence: Fanciful; unsubstantial; merely decorative.

Definition of Filigree

1. to adorn with intricate ornamental work [v -GREED, -GREEING, -GREES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Filigree

filicide
filicides
filiciform
Filicinae
filicoid
Filicopsida
filiform
filiform
filiform adnatum
filiform bougie
filiform nucleus
filiform papillae
filiform polyposis
filiform pulse
filiform wart
filigree (current term)
filigreed
filigreeing
filigrees
filing
filing
filings
filing cabinet
filing clerk
filing system
filioparental
filiopietistic
filioque
filioques
filipendulous

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