FILLAGREES Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word fillagrees. (close relations)
Definition of FILLAGREES
filigree
Best Alternative Words for FILLAGREES
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arabesque | nounn | |||||||
noun • position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose • an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design | ||||||||
curlicue | nounn | |||||||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a short twisting line | ||||||||
decoration | nounn | |||||||
noun • something used to beautify • an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event • the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) | ||||||||
embellishment | nounn | |||||||
noun • elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail • a superfluous ornament • the act of adding extraneous decorations to something | ||||||||
frill | nounn | |||||||
noun • (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs • an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal • a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||||
ornamentation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being ornamented • something used to beautify • the act of adding extraneous decorations to something | ||||||||
trim | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of arrangement or appearance • a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment • attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation • cutting down to the desired size or shape adjective satellite • thin and fit • characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder • neat and smart in appearance • severely simple in line or design verb • remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size • decorate, as with ornaments • cut down on; make a reduction in • balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces • be in equilibrium during a flight • decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of • cut closely • adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used | ||||||||
filagree | nounn | |||||||
noun • delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire) | ||||||||
filigree | nounn | |||||||
noun • delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire) verb • make filigree, as with a precious metal |