FILIGREE

filigree. Filigree, n. curious work in gold or silver representing threds, grains or leaves

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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.