FILIGREE


Meaning of FILIGREE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' fi-l ə - ˌ gr ē

Function: noun

Etymology: modification of French filigrane, from Italian filigrana, from Latin filum + granum grain ― more at CORN

Date: 1693

1 : ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces

2 a : ornamental openwork of delicate or intricate design b : a pattern or design resembling such openwork <a filigree of frost> c : ORNAMENTATION , EMBELLISHMENT <writings ⋯ heavy with late Victorian filigree ― Jack Beatty>

filigree 2a

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