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- [fil-i-gree]
- /ˈfɪl ɪˌgri/
- /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡriː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fil-i-gree]
- /ˈfɪl ɪˌgri/
Definitions of filigree word
- noun filigree delicate ornamental work of fine silver, gold, or other metal wires, especially lacy jewelers' work of scrolls and arabesques. 1
- noun filigree anything very delicate or fanciful: a filigree of frost. 1
- adjective filigree composed of or resembling filigree. 1
- verb with object filigree to adorn with or form into filigree. 1
- noun filigree Ornamental work of fine (typically gold or silver) wire formed into delicate tracery. 1
- noun filigree intricate metalwork 1
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Origin of filigree
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; earlier filigreen, variant of filigrain
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Parts of speech for Filigree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
filigree popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
filigree usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for filigree
noun filigree
- lattice — a structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usually arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips.
- interlace — progressive coding
- ornamentation — the act of ornamenting.
- fretwork — ornamental work consisting of interlacing parts, especially work in which the design is formed by perforation.
- lacework — lace (def 1).
adjective filigree
- unsubstantial — not substantial; having no foundation in fact; fanciful; insubstantial: an unsubstantial argument; unsubstantial hopes.
- lacelike — a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
- lacy — of or resembling lace; lacelike: a lacy gown; a lacy leaf.
- frilly — covered with or marked by frills: Some of the more elaborate dress shirts have frilly fronts.
- meshy — formed with meshes; meshed.
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