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Definition of Filigree
1. Noun. Delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire).
2. Verb. Make filigree, as with a precious metal.
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. Noun. A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire. ¹
2. Noun. A design resembling such intricate ornamentation. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To decorate something with intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Filigree
1. to adorn with intricate ornamental work [v -GREED, -GREEING, -GREES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Filigree
Literary usage of Filigree
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New International Encyclopædia edited by Daniel Coit Gilman, Harry Thurston Peck, Frank Moore Colby (1903)
"The Greek filigree work of the golden age of the fifth and fourth centuries is
probably the most beautiful jewelry ever made. The delicate frosting of the ..."
2. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1903)
"From "The filigree Ball." THE filigree BALL By ANNA ... filigree Ball" is not
disappointing at the end. The characters most liked but longest suspected are ..."
3. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: “a” Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature edited by Hugh Chisholm (1910)
"Though filigree has Vt come a special branch of jewel work in modern times it
was anciently part of the ordinary work of the jeweller. ..."
4. Library of Universal Knowledge: A Reprint of the Last (1880) Edinburgh and (1880)
"It is probable that in India and various parts of central Asia filigree has been
worked from the most remote period without any change in the designs. ..."
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