filigree

filigree is a 8-letter English word with 4 senses as noun, adjective, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

8 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 14 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. noun. 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. adjective. Relating to, composed of, or resembling, work in filigree; as, a filigree basket. Hence: Fanciful; unsubstantial; merely decorative.
3. noun. delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)

   Synonyms: filagree, fillagree

4. verb. make filigree, as with a precious metal

Synonyms

filagree, fillagree

Common word forms

filigreed, filigrees, filigreeing

Words from these letters

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