Filigree

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈfɪl.ɪ.É¡riː/

Origin

From French filigrane, from Italian filigrana, from Latin fīlum + grānum

Alternative forms

• filagree

Full definition of filigree

Noun

1. A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire.
2. A design resembling such intricate ornamentation.

Verb

1. (transitive) To decorate something with intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire.