'Filigree' definitions:
Definition of 'filigree'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Filigree'
From: GCIDE
- Filigree \Fil"i*gree\, a. Relating to, composed of, or resembling, work in filigree; as, a filigree basket. Hence: Fanciful; unsubstantial; merely decorative. [1913 Webster]
- You ask for reality, not fiction and filigree work. --J. C. Shairp. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Filigree'
From: GCIDE
- Filigree \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. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'filigree'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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