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filagree

filagree

9.8
Delicate metal decoration made from thin gold or silver wire
  • noun
  • /ˈfɪləˌɡri/
  • UK
translation icon : filigrana
  • The antique brooch was adorned with gold filagree that sparkled in the light.

Examples

  • Skilled artisans crafted the crown's filagree by hand.

  • She admired the delicate filagree on the silver jewelry box.

  • Look at that stunning filagree piece over there!

  • The artist created a beautiful filagree design.

  • She admired the delicate filagree on the silver jewelry box.

  • Skilled artisans crafted the crown's filagree by hand.

  • The antique brooch was adorned with gold filagree that sparkled in the light.

Synonyms

filigree
vsfilagree
6 9.8

Delicate decoration made from thin twisted gold or silver wire

has identical meaning but uses a different spelling

How Intricate

filagree
  • UK
9.8

Surface Forms

filagree singular
filagrees plural

Etymology

Filagree comes from Latin parts filum ('thread') and granum ('grain'), giving the picture of 'threads and tiny grains' of metal. So filagree means those very fine, delicate metal decorations made from thin wire and little beads.