Associations to the word «Filigree»

Wiktionary

FILIGREE, noun. A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire.
FILIGREE, noun. A design resembling such intricate ornamentation.
FILIGREE, verb. (transitive) To decorate something with intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire.

Dictionary definition

FILIGREE, noun. Delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire).
FILIGREE, verb. Make filigree, as with a precious metal.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy