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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Filigree \Fil"i*gree\, a. Relating to composed of or resembling, work in filigree; as a filigree basket. Hence: Fanciful; unsubstantial; merely decorative. You ask for reality, not fiction and filigree work --J. C. Shairp From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: filigree n : delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire) [syn: {filagree}, {fillagree}]
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