Results for filigree

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




Synonyms and related words:



arabesque
filling
illuminate
padding
superaddition
basketry
fillip
interlacement
paint
texture
basketwork
flag
intertexture
plexure
tinsel
bead
flounce
intertwinement
plexus
tissue
bejewel
flourish
jewel
plume
tracery
beribbon
flower
lace
premium
trellis
bespangle
fret
lacery
raddle
trelliswork
bonus
fretwork
lacework
reticle
trimming
cancellation
frill
lacing
reticulation
twist
cross-hatching
garland
lagniappe
reticule
wattle
crossing-out
gem
lattice
reticulum
weave
decoration
grate
latticework
ribbon
weaving
diamond
grating
mesh
riddle
web
engrave
grid
meshes
screen
webbing
extra
gridiron
meshwork
screening
webwork
extra added attraction
grille
net
sieve
weft
extra dash
grillwork
netting
something extra
wicker
feather
hachure
network
spangle
wickerwork
figure
hatching
ornament
stuffing
wreathe