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filigree

🇬🇧 UK/'filә^ri:/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Delicate ornamental work made from fine twisted gold, silver, or other metal wire.

金银细丝工艺品;精细的金属丝装饰品

v.

To decorate something with intricate ornamental metalwork.

用金银细丝工艺装饰

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
filison, thread
+
greegrain, seed
=filigree

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The delicate filigree work on the ancient jewelry demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship.

  • 2.

    The gates featured ornate filigree patterns that required months of skilled metalwork.

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