Filigrains

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Delicate and intricate ornamental work made of fine metal threads, often used in jewelry designs
2. Fine wire or lace-like craftsmanship typically created from gold or silver, showcasing detailed patterns
3. Ornamental art that includes the creation of elaborate forms or designs using very thin strands of precious metal

Etymology: "Filigrains" is simply the plural of "filigrain", the term for ornamental work built from very fine wires or threads of precious metal. Its root is the source of the singular form, which entered English from French in the same family of words as "filigree". Because the plural is an inflected form, its history is that of the singular, and the singular is the word that carries the origin story.

Synonyms: filigrees, ornaments, tracery, lacework, embellishments